Spochang is a sport created in Japan in 1973.The first international competition was held in 1989 in Japan
Spochang Sports Founder was Tetsundo Tanabe
This sport is based on ancient samurai fights.
Partners use an imitation of weapons. Athletes are dress in equipment that protects the face (helmet) and hands (bracers).
Rules of the duel :
Athletes conduct a duel on a platform that has a limited size - 7 meters. .The opponent's task is to hit any part of the opponent's body with an imitation weapon.Simultaneous strikes are considered a violation . After three warnings, the athlete is removed from the competition. Fights are judged by 3 judges. If 2 of them marked the hit, then it counts.
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