Gladiator Rules

[Bill Cox]

Gladiator Official Rules of Engagement

All Gladiator matches will begin with hands strapped together

Base thumb grip, with knuckles exposed
No fingers on thumb to start
Timed grip period
Shoulders parallel to start
Left hand always on grip
Hands will start center of table
One foot always on floor
Right elbow always on top of pad
Fist distance between shoulder and wrist to start
No contact with body or head to hand or forearm
Obey official’s instructions at all times
Match will begin with the command “Set-Go”
A code of good sportsmanship shall always be enforced
Warnings may be given prior to start of match for rule infractions; be aware that during the match fouls will be assessed
Two fouls will be a loss
Shoulders must never cross center of table
A foul in a losing position is a loss
Officials can and will stop a match if he feels you are at risk of injury. You will receive a foul and a lecture.
Contact with opponent other than the grip will result in a foul
Defeat your challenger by pulling his hand, fingers, or wrist to, or below (parallel pin) top of touch pad.

[Steven Lareau]

Shouldn't all matches go something like that?

[Chris Gangi]

i think the point bill is tryimg to make is that all matches start in the straps and the hands grip low no fingers over your thumb....

so basically a good tourney for hook and strap pullers..

JAMES YOU SHOULD GO..... ;D ;D

[Bill Cox]

Starting in the straps will only save time. After GO you can do whatever you would always do. I will post more info on the format as I receive them.