Ground action for all weapons; forbid diving attacks (G.44)

01-intro.md

@@ -22,5 +22,5 @@ recommendation. Terms in *italics* are defined in the
 Rules are numbered with a chapter prefix (E = Equipment, G = General,
 RoW = Right of Way, LS = Longsword, R = Rapier, S = Sabre, SB = Sword &
 Buckler, O = Organisational, D = Disciplinary) and are cited by these
-identifiers, e.g. "G.16" or "RoW.12(a)". Once assigned, an identifier
-never changes.
+identifiers, e.g. "G.16" or "RoW.12(a)". Once assigned in a published
+version, an identifier never changes.

03-general.md

@@ -244,40 +244,49 @@
     the opponent's interactions, accidental touches, and touching the floor
     after having hit the opponent, may be disregarded by the Referee).
 
+**G.44** A fencer must not attack by jumping, diving, or otherwise throwing the
+    body in a manner that does not end with the fencer on both feet and in
+    control. The Referee must call 'Halt!' and annul any hit scored by the
+    fencer at fault (see penalty 1.10). Where such an action endangers the
+    opponent, it is penalised as a dangerous action instead (see penalty 2.4).
+    An involuntary loss of balance is not an offence under this article.
+
+## Falls and ground action (all weapons)
+
+**G.45** Ground action is not allowed, the Referee must call 'Halt!' when one of the fencers falls to
+    the ground, or whenever the Referee is unable to judge the action any more, or when a reasonable
+    time has passed for dominance to apply.
+
+**G.46** If a fencer accidentally drops the weapon, or falls without the opponent's interaction, the
+    Referee must call 'Halt!'. A hit that started before the fencer obviously lost the weapon should
+    be counted as valid even if it arrives afterwards, but in the spirit of sportsmanship, no
+    intentional new attack should be initiated if the opponent has fallen or lost the weapon.
+
 ## Close quarter combat
 
 Close quarter combat and grappling are allowed only where the weapon-specific rules permit them
 (currently only in the Longsword category), with the following regulations:
 
-**G.44** The Referee may call 'Halt!' after an unsuccessful period of grappling.
+**G.47** The Referee may call 'Halt!' after an unsuccessful period of grappling.
 
-**G.45** Grappling on the opponent's blade is allowed, if the blade is controlled. Seizing of the blade
+**G.48** Grappling on the opponent's blade is allowed, if the blade is controlled. Seizing of the blade
    needs to be momentary, and followed by an immediate 'clean' hit to score a point. If the
    fencer can not achieve a hit consequently to seizing the blade, the Referee calls 'Halt!'
    and awards no points. Failing to control the blade is counted as a point against the
    fencer who attempted to enter grappling.
 
-**G.46** Grappling actions that score a point are:
+**G.49** Grappling actions that score a point are:
 
 - a) take-downs and throws followed/accompanied by a simple and immediate hit with the weapon
       (within a period of fencing time)
 - b) controlling the opponent via grappling with or without the weapon, until the Referee calls
       'Halt!'
 
-**G.47** Ground action is not allowed, the Referee must call 'Halt!' when one of the fencers falls to the
-   ground, or whenever the Referee is unable to judge the action any more, or when a reasonable time
-   has passed for dominance to apply.
-
-**G.48** Disarming is allowed and scores a point, unless the disarmed fencer immediately (before the
+**G.50** Disarming is allowed and scores a point, unless the disarmed fencer immediately (before the
    Referee calls 'Halt!') controls the opponent's weapon and enters grappling.
 
-**G.49** If a fencer accidentally drops the weapon, or falls without the opponent's interaction, the
-   Referee must call 'Halt!'. A hit that started before the fencer obviously lost the weapon should
-   be counted as valid even if it arrives afterwards, but in the spirit of sportsmanship, no
-   intentional new attack should be initiated if the opponent has fallen or lost the weapon.
-
 ### Forbidden actions in close quarter combat
 
-**G.50** Neck-wrenching, lifting the opponent off the ground, full application of
+**G.51** Neck-wrenching, lifting the opponent off the ground, full application of
     joint locks, small-joint manipulation, or other potentially dangerous
     wrestling techniques are strictly forbidden.

CHANGELOG.md

@@ -2,6 +2,26 @@
 
 ## 2.0.0-draft (2026)
 
+Rule changes:
+
+- New article G.44: a fencer must not attack by jumping, diving or otherwise
+  throwing the body in a manner that does not end with the fencer on both feet
+  and in control. Applies to every weapon category; added to penalty 1.10
+  (first group, hit annulled). Where such an action endangers the opponent it
+  is penalised as a dangerous action (penalty 2.4). An involuntary loss of
+  balance is not an offence under this article.
+- The ground-action rule and the rule on falls and dropped weapons (previously
+  G.47 and G.49) were moved out of the longsword-only close-quarter section
+  into a new "Falls and ground action (all weapons)" section. They now apply to
+  every weapon category, which closes a gap where sabre, rapier and sword &
+  buckler had no article covering a fencer going to the ground. This completes
+  the promotion of universal rules begun in this release; articles G.45–G.51
+  are renumbered accordingly.
+- The identifier stability clause in the introduction now binds from the first
+  published version. The renumbering above is therefore the last time article
+  identifiers may move: from 2.0.0 onward an identifier, once published, never
+  changes.
+
 Readability refactor — no intended changes to the meaning of the rules:
 
 - Chapters renamed to the canonical reading order; README, PDF and file

appendices/02-penalties.md

@@ -35,7 +35,7 @@ offence of this group.
 | 1.7 | Hitting the arena floor with an uncontrolled action | G.43 |
 | 1.8 | Refusal to obey the Referee (including actions before 'Fence!' or after 'Halt!') | G.10 |
 | 1.9 | Disorderly fencing \*; taking off the mask before the Referee calls 'Halt!'; dressing or undressing in the arena | D.11, D.13 |
-| 1.10 | Irregular movements in the arena \*; throwing the opponent by lifting both of their feet off the ground \* | D.13, G.50 |
+| 1.10 | Irregular movements in the arena \*; attacking by jumping or diving without landing on both feet \*; throwing the opponent by lifting both of their feet off the ground \* | D.13, G.44, G.51 |
 | 1.11 | Unjustified appeal | D.19 |
 | 1.12 | Hitting with the fists, kicking \* | G.38 |
 | 1.13 | Removing the opponent's mask or any other protective equipment \* | — |
@@ -67,7 +67,7 @@ Penalty: **BLACK** for the first offence.
 
 | No. | Offence | Art. |
 |-----|---------|------|
-| 4.1 | Deliberate brutality; throwing the opponent onto their head \*; neck-wrenching and small-joint manipulation \*; failing to stop dangerous submission holds before full application (both fencers may be penalised, the victim as well if they did not submit) \*; throwing the dagger at the opponent in Rapier bouts \* | G.50, R.16 |
+| 4.1 | Deliberate brutality; throwing the opponent onto their head \*; neck-wrenching and small-joint manipulation \*; failing to stop dangerous submission holds before full application (both fencers may be penalised, the victim as well if they did not submit) \*; throwing the dagger at the opponent in Rapier bouts \* | G.51, R.16 |
 | 4.2 | Causing injury or threat of injury with equipment non-conforming to the Rules, or with imitated/transferred weapon control marks | E.5 |
 | 4.3 | Offence against sportsmanship (e.g. refusal to salute or shake hands after the bout) | G.21, D.14 |
 | 4.4 | Refusal of a fencer to fence another fencer properly entered | D.6 |

appendices/04-referee-quick-reference.md

@@ -12,6 +12,10 @@ a valid hit lands · an invalid hit complicates further evaluation · a fencer
 leaves the arena with both feet · end of time · dangerous or confused fencing ·
 equipment failure · injury · a fencer requests a break (raised arm) (see G.8)
 
+Also, in every weapon category: a fencer goes to the ground · a fencer falls or
+drops the weapon without the opponent's interaction · an attack by jumping or
+diving that does not end with the fencer on both feet (see G.44–G.46).
+
 ## Arena boundaries
 
 - Both feet out → stop immediately; annul everything after the crossing (G.13–G.14).