CURRENT RULE
3.5.6.1. The head is an illegal target area for Class 1, 2, and 3 weapons.
PROPOSED ADDITION
3.5.6.2. Intentionally blocking strikes from class 1, 2 and 3 weapons with the head is illegal.
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3.5.6.1. The head is an illegal target area for Class 1, 2, and 3 weapons.
3.5.6.2. Intentionally blocking strikes from class 1, 2 and 3 weapons with the head is illegal.
I feel like 1.0 and 1.5 cover this. These rules also forbid me from riding a horse into battle.
There isn't a rule that says you can't block a strike by putting your head in the way of the strike. It can't be classified as "cheating" because there isn't a rule for it.1.0. Each individual is expected to treat each other with respect and participate in fair play with safety and sportsmanship in mind. Actual violence, threats of actual violence, cheating, and arguing with marshals or other combatants disrespectfully are just a few examples of unacceptable behavior and are not allowed.
"Creative Interpretation" is generally a bad argument because it can be applied to every single rules loophole. It's basically a catch-all. I can see its purpose for corner-cases that will never actually come up, but headboxing is a legitimate issue that actually occurs.1.5. Creative interpretation of the rules to gain any advantage is illegal. The marshal settles all disputes.
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