ARM RULES

1. Starting Position

• Elbows placed firmly on elbow pads
  
  

• Hands grip with thumbs locked
  
  

• Wrists straight or slightly bent back
  
  

2. Referee Commands

• Referee says: "Ready... Go!"
  
  

• No movement before "Go" (false start = warning or loss)
  
  

3. Match Goal

• Push opponent’s hand down onto their side pad to win
  
  

4. Fouls to Avoid

• Elbow lifting off the pad ❌
  
  

• Using the free hand for leverage ❌
  
  

• Changing grip after start ❌
  
  

• Hitting or unsportsmanlike conduct ❌
  
  

5. Winning

• First to pin opponent’s hand wins the round
  
  

• Matches usually best of 3 or 5 rounds