Global:Holds

Holds

1. The call of "Hold!" is used stop the activity because of a safety issue. Safety issues might include (but are not limited to):
   • a problem with someone's weapons or protective equipment, such as weapons that break, or fail in any other way that they feel is unsafe;
   • an injury;
   • someone about to cross a boundary;
   • an unexpected hazard on or near the martial activity's field.
2. The call of "Hold!" can also be used to announce the end of a bout/combat, e.g., when victory conditions have been met.
3. Anyone can call a hold, including you, your opponent, the marshal or a spectator, if that person believes someone's safety has been or will imminently be at risk due to the martial activity.
4. When you hear "Hold!", everyone on the field should:
   • stop what you are doing, look around to ensure you are not in danger or placing others in danger; and
   • either stay in place or move to a safe location as appropriate
   • repeat the call of "Hold!"; then
   • secure your weapons safely, in a non-threatening position.
   • Follow the instructions of the marshals.
5. The marshal (or the person supervising the field) will announce when the activity can start again.
6. If a hold was caused by your equipment failing, you must correct this failure before you can return to the activity.