Systems and methods for martial arts combat

Abstract

Systems and methods are provided relating to martial arts competitions including martial arts games, team competitions, and a martial arts combat league. A martial arts combat league may combine traditional aspects of martial arts competitions with the appeal of rooting for a favorite team or individual competitor. Martial arts competition rules and scoring systems may be provided for the martial arts combat league. A martial arts competition area may be provided for presentation of martial arts combat league events. A novel scoring system may involve and inform fans of the martial arts combat league.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . An apparatus for a martial arts competition, the apparatus comprising:
 a platform without ropes or corners for martial arts competitors, the platform comprising:
 an inner horizontal surface; 
 a sloped ramp surrounding the inner horizontal surface; and 
 wherein the platform is generally circular. 
   
     
     
         2 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , further comprising color-coded zones on the platform, wherein the inner horizontal surface is a first color, and wherein the sloped ramp is a second color. 
     
     
         3 . The apparatus of  claim 2 , wherein the color-coded zones on the platform are tied to martial arts competition rules, wherein the inner horizontal surface is a main competition region and entry of a martial arts competitor into the sloped ramp is a cause for breaking action. 
     
     
         4 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the platform further comprises a track surrounding the inner horizontal surface. 
     
     
         5 . The apparatus of  claim 4 , further comprising color-coded zones on the platform, wherein the inner horizontal surface is a first color, wherein the sloped ramp is a second color, and wherein the track is a third color. 
     
     
         6 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , further comprising one or more supports for the platform, wherein the platform is a raised platform. 
     
     
         7 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the sloped ramp comprises an up slope on an inner portion of the sloped ramp and a down slope on an outer edge of the sloped ramp, wherein the up slope is on an inner portion of the sloped ramp, and wherein the down slope is on an outer edge of the sloped ramp. 
     
     
         8 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , further comprising a safety platform surrounding the sloped ramp. 
     
     
         9 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the platform is circular. 
     
     
         10 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the inner horizontal surface is approximately 12 to approximately 25 feet in diameter. 
     
     
         11 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the sloped ramp slopes at a grade of approximately 14% for approximately five feet. 
     
     
         12 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the platform absorbs impacts with excessive noise. 
     
     
         13 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the platform is covered with vinyl canvas. 
     
     
         14 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the platform comprises one or more interlocking soft sparring mats. 
     
     
         15 . The apparatus of  claim 14 , wherein the one or more interlocking soft sparring mats sit on a foam base. 
     
     
         16 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the sloped ramp comprises a ring structure. 
     
     
         17 . The apparatus of  claim 16 , wherein the ring structure is covered with bonded foam or one or more soft sparring mats. 
     
     
         18 . The apparatus of  claim 17 , wherein the bonded foam or one or more soft sparring mats are covered with spandex. 
     
     
         19 . The apparatus of  claim 16 , wherein the ring structure is coupled to the platform using a hook and loop perimeter fasteners. 
     
     
         20 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the platform is divided into segments that combine to form the generally circular platform.