Table 2

The protocol for health clearance in combat sports and weightlifting

Type of combat sportFit to trainingFit to competeWaiting time
BarantaFrom 8th calendar yearFrom 10th calendar year6 months
Kendo
(iaido, jodo)
From 6th calendar yearFrom 7th calendar year1 year
MMAFrom 17th calendar yearFrom 18th calendar year1 year
Kung fuFrom 6th calendar yearFrom 7th calendar year1 year
NanbudoFrom 7th calendar yearFrom 8th calendar year1 year
SumoFrom 8th calendar yearFrom 10th calendar year6 months
TaekwondoFrom 6th calendar yearFrom 7th calendar year1 year
WrestlingFrom 8th calendar yearFrom 10th calendar year6 months
JudoFrom 8th calendar yearFrom 10th calendar year6 months
KarateFrom 6th calendar yearFrom 7th calendar year1 year
KempoFrom 5th calendar yearFrom 6th calendar year6 months from 5 to 8 years of age
1 year from 8 years of age
KickboxingFrom 7th calendar yearFrom 8th calendar year1 year
BoxingFrom 10th calendar yearFrom 13th calendar year6 months
WeightliftingFrom 10th calendar yearFrom 13th calendar year3 months
  • MMA, mixed martial arts.