Instead of 1-2 fights a day, you’ll get have 1-2 fights each play!

It was originally called Baton but was changed to comBATON shortly after the patent was issued in 1998. The name was derived by combining the words combat and baton due to common letters. It is a game of combat with the baton as the focal point.

Basic ComBATON Information www.comBATON.com

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Why Play ComBATON? * On the cutting edge! * You already have the gear! *Self defense training! * Cheaper than tournaments! * Sparring Experience!

History of the Game

  The game was patented by Steve Blanton and originally called “Baton” It took him 10 years to find a school willing to try David Turnbull of DC Turnbull TKD hosted the first game in 2004

More People Got Involved: Brian Schneider Wendi Turnbull Paul Allen Ginger Allen The Players Supportive Parents

The First Two Teams Lake Mary Samurai Spring Hill Ninjas

The First Games Were Played Outside on Local Soccer Fields… Click Here for Video

In the Elements: Sun, Heat, Rain…

Now It’s Played Indoors

With Organized Tournaments Click for Video

Disney Martial Arts Festival Congratulations! 2009 World Team Champions Team Samurai

Testimonials Joel Mislay - Player for the Ninja of Spring Hill: "In my opinion I think it’s the toughest and the best sport I’ve ever played. Because like number 1, I can apply the kicks I’ve been using in martial arts, Tae Kwon Do. I have to focus more on my stamina, not just like when working out. And also, it kind of tough, you’re not only concentrating, like in basketball, you’re not only concentrating on the ball. You need to watch your back, also. I think it will be a popular sport one day."

Testimonials Mark Koster Referee: "Officiating comBATON is similar in a lot of respects to football and Tae Kwon Do point sparring. The equipment is fairly easy to use and fairly inexpensive. So anybody can pretty much start up a team, if they want to."

Basic Information   *Each division for a team needs a minimum of 3 players with the ideal size being five players *Not All Teams Compete in Every Division.

I Adult Men (18 and Up)* IA Adult Women (18 and Up)* II Boys 16-17 IIA Girls 16-17 III Co-ed 11-13 IV Co-ed 9-10 V Co-ed 7-8 VI Co-ed 5-6 Divisions *Revised January 2009

The Players Separated by age & gender Anyone can play Backgrounds in football, martial arts and soccer are a plus before starting but not required. Players are expected to know the rules. Must have proper gear. Protect yourself at all times during the game.

The Field In the dojang the field may be any size and you can play half court. Goals can be attached to existing heavy bags. In the gym, use length of entire basketball court, goals may be attached to the rims or stand alone under the rims. Matted floors are strongly recommended. May also be played outside.

Playing comBATON Inside

comBATON Field of Play Outside

Outside comBATON The only differences between Inside and Outside comBATON: The size of the field The number of players

The Baton 14 x 1.5 inches , Soft, Hollow, Rubber Material. Can be thrown, handed to a teammate, intercepted by a opposing player, or ripped from a player’s hands. Only the person that has the baton can score.

The Shooter Person with the Baton

The Goal Pole Level 1 – dojang (attaches to heavy bags) Level 2- Free standing Level 3- attaches to basket ball rim

Kick Stick What you kick Attaches to a 6’ pole Same size as Baton Made from PVC Contains a magnet on the top end. Only the person that has the baton can kick this. Cannot touch with head,hand or knee. Only use ankle to the toes to kick.

Kick Stick Before a score After a score

The Goal Zone Is 3 meters x 3 meters Is under each goal post Is a different color Defense cannot stand in this area Allowed to enter if offense is in this area.

The Strike Zone Red area of playing Field. May take down an opponent after kicking twice. 7 meters x 10 meters.

Scoring Standing kicks = 3 points (1 foot remains on the ground)

3 Points

Scoring Jump kick = 4 points (Both feet off the ground)

4 Points Jumping Kick

Scoring Jump Spin Kick = 5 Points (Both feet off the ground while jumping and spinning)

Offense Tries to score Waits for the referee to hand the baton to them at the line of scrimmage between attacks Cannot start until the Referee blows the whistle Has 20 seconds to cross the line of scrimmage May, hide, pass, hand off the baton before or after they cross the line of scrimmage Must score in allowed attacks, or turn over possession

Defense Cannot attack until offense crosses line of scrimmage Can kick/punch anyone in the target zones Play will not be over until the Shooter is kicked and the Referee blows the whistle

General Whistle ends the play If the game clock ends and a play is in progress, the play continues until a whistle is blown. Shooter must stay in field of play

The Teams Bow In At The Beginning of Every Game Takes Place in Center of Field (also used for the fight off)

Teams will retreat to opposite 7 meter lines There is no kick off, you start with the baton in hand When the whistle sounds you move toward the goal, this is called the opening attack. Object is to score, or get to the opposite 7 meter line

Scoring on a opening attack If you make it to the kick stick and score, your team will receive points. After resetting the field, the other team will take possession of the baton from their 7 meter line, and try to score on your goal.

Getting stopped on a Opening attack If you are stopped before you get to the 7 meter line, you will have 3 tries to get there, if you don’t, their team will take possession of the baton from the point of last attempt.

Getting to the 7 Meter Line When you cross the 7 meter line, you get 3 more attacks (attempts) to score. The baton will be brought back to the 7 meter line if there is no score No score after 3 attacks from the 7 meter line means you turn over possession of the baton

Basics If someone falls without being kicked, just touch them, they will be down. Don’t ever kick a fallen player Punches are allowed to the body only

Basics

Basics Impact must be that of a point in sparring No kicking to the back No leg kicks Progress must have been impeded Results in loss of attack

The Shooter has the baton and can: Run with it Throw it Hand it off Fight back Score Have it stolen from their grip- in the case of simultaneous possession, a fight off will be conducted

Throwing the Baton

Baton hits the floor If no player touches it, the play is dead If someone touches it before it hits the floor, it’s live. Pick it up and try to score! You can recover it by lying on on it and waiting for a defensive player to touch you You can make a play It’s the same as a fumble in the NFL

Blocking for the Shooter (Baton Holder) You can kick or punch anyone, anytime during the play, even if they don’t have the baton. Try to create a opening or lane so they can score. Experiment with different formations

Blocking

Take Downs/ Sweeps Only used when inside the 7 meter line. Either team can do it to anyone on the field. Must kick 2 times in succession before you can take down or sweep. Must grapple No foot holding No joint locks No Jersey holding

Fight-offs Are Held: When 2 players have possession of the baton at the same time. Those 2 players will go to the fight- off box and prepare to spar. The player scoring the first point when the referee blows the whistle gets their team possession of the baton with 3 new attacks.

End of Game Players line up in center field. Game is awarded to winning team Teams Bow out Shake hands Next 2 teams take the field

2009 comBATON Contact Rules (no hands to the head) Controlled Head Contact: Means there is no penetration or visible movement of the competitors head as a result of the contact. Light touch is required to the head scoring area. This only applies to divisions with head contact. Body Contact: Means penetration or slight target movement. Moderate touch contact may be made to all legal target areas of the body.

2009 comBATON Player Apparel Equipment All competitors must wear: Olympic style/Point style chest protector. Headgear, with face shield. Team uniform (Jersey with #,uniform pants) Martial arts shoes/ Tennis shoes. Optional: Shin & instep protectors ( must be worn underneath the uniform) Forearm protectors. Gloves. Mouth-guard. Groin protection (hard cup on the inside of their dobok). Groin protection is optional, but suggested, for females. Eyeglasses of any kind are not allowed without a face shield.

comBATON Gear Chest Protector Chest protector Gloves are optional Head gear Head gear

GAME TIME Juniors –17 & Under play a 10 minute Game Adults –18 & Up play a 10 minute game and finals consist of two 10 minute halves Penalty Box Timeouts 2 minutes long Time outs One 1 minute timeout and two 30 second time outs per game

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