WORLD ASTRAYUDHA FEDERATION (WAF)
- Tradition - Discipline - Excellence
- An International Traditional Weapon Sport
- Modern Sport - Traditional Roots - Safe Competition
OFFICIAL RULES & SCORING
One Stick • One Shield • Skill Over Strength
Official AstraYudha Rules
Athlete Equipment & Dress Code
All competitors must use standardized equipment:
- White sports uniform (mandatory)
- One hand: approx. 3-feet approved training stick
- Other hand: certified protective blocking pad
- Head, body, and joint protection as required by category
- Barefoot or approved sports footwear (as per event rules)
No sharp, metal, or modified weapons are permitted.
Competition Arena
- Conducted on a flat indoor sports mat
- Clearly marked fighting and safety zones
- Minimum one center referee and two side judges
- Medical and safety officials present during all bouts
Match Structure
- Man-to-man competition only
- Matches are divided into rounds (time varies by age category)
- Rest intervals provided between rounds
- Match begins and ends only on referee command
Legal Techniques (Scoring Actions)
Points are awarded for clean, controlled, and accurate techniques, including:
- Valid stick strikes using proper technique
- Successful defensive blocks with the pad
- Balanced footwork and correct body posture
- Clear attack–defense combinations
- Demonstrated control without excessive force
All techniques must show skill, not aggression.
Prohibited Actions
The following are strictly forbidden:
- Strikes with excessive force
- Attacks to prohibited target areas
- Using the stick with both hands
- Dropping or throwing the stick intentionally
- Hitting after referee stoppage
- Unsportsmanlike behavior or disrespect
Violations may result in warnings, point deductions, or disqualification.
Prohibited Target Areas
- Throat / neck
- Spine / back of head
- Groin
- Knee joint and below
- Any non-protected vulnerable area
Scoring System
Points are awarded as follows:
- 1 Point: Clean, controlled valid strike
- 2 Points: Clear attack combined with effective defense
- 2 Points: Clear Body attack with valid kicking techniques
- 3 Points: Controlled Head Touching valid kicking techniques
The athlete with the highest total score at the end of the match is declared the winner.
Penalties & Safety Control
- First offense: Verbal warning
- Second offense: Point deduction
- Serious offense: Match stoppage or disqualification
Referees may stop the match at any time to:
- Check athlete safety
- Adjust equipment
- Prevent injury
Scoring System 🟢 Valid Scoring Criteria
Points are awarded for clear, controlled, and effective techniques.
| Action | Points |
|---|
- Clean Rubber stick strike to legal target 1 point
- Successful defense + counter 2 points
- Clear Body strike with kick (controlled) 2 points
- Clear Head strike with kick (controlled) 3 points
Winning Conditions
A match may be won by:
- Higher points at full time
- Technical superiority
- Opponent disqualification
- Referee stoppage for safety
Spirit of AstraYudha
AstraYudha promotes:
- Discipline
- Respect
- Self-control
- Cultural sportsmanship
This is a sporting contest, not street fighting or battlefield combat.
Match Duration
- Sub -Junior Category: 1 rounds × 1.5 minutes
- Junior Category: 1 rounds × 1.5 minutes
- Senior Category: 1 rounds × 2 minutes
Masters Category: 1 rounds × 2 minutes
The referee may stop the match at any time for safety or rule enforcement.
Referee Authority
The referee has full authority to:
- Start, stop, or pause the match
- Issue warnings or penalties
- Stop contest for safety
- Declare winner
Referee decisions on safety are final and non-appealable.
Official Statement
These Rules & Scoring Regulations are the official competitive standards of AstraYudha sport and are mandatory for all sanctioned events, championships, and training programs.