No elbows (since the early seasons; subject to change by edition); No takedowns (any attempt = referee reset); No ground fighting (if both fall, immediate stand-up)
Why people argue about this
People often think that elbows are only prohibited in certain kicks, like roundhouse kicks, when they're really meant to be avoided in all elbow strikes across Karate Combat. The confusion arises because the prohibition is worded narrowly at first glance, making it seem like you can still use regular elbow throws or punches with your hands as long as you don't kick them in a specific way.
