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Contents Competition Area (Tatami) and the Judging Panel Official Dress (Competitors) Official Dress (Officials) Official Panel Scoring Criteria for Decision Prohibited Behaviour Warnings and Penalties
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Contents • Competition Area (Tatami) and the Judging Panel • Official Dress (Competitors) • Official Dress (Officials) • Official Panel • Scoring • Criteria for Decision • Prohibited Behaviour • Warnings and Penalties • Kata Competition
Competition Area (Tatami) and the Judging Panel • The competition area is defined as being 8 metres X 8 metres, with an additional safety area of 2 metres all around • The outer perimeter of the 8 metre area will be in a different colour to the inner area • Competitors will be positioned centrally from the front of the area, but 1.5 metres away from the centre to the left and right • Judges will be sat on the four corners of the tatami, within the safety area • Judges will hold their red and blue flags to represent the positions of the red and blue competitors, relative to where they are seated • The referee will stand centrally to the competitors, but 2 metres back from the centre • The match supervisor will be sat behind the referee to either the left or right of the official table
Competition Area (Tatami) and the Judging Panel Ao Aka J 2 J 3 J 3 J 4 Kumite Kata Aka Ao Referee J2 J3 J1 J4 J5 J1 J2 Referee J3 J4 J 1 J 4 J 2 J 1 J 5 Table Kansa Table
Official Dress – Competitors • Competitors will wear a clean white traditional karate suit without embroideries or other non manufacturers markings • Gi sleeves must cover half of the forearm but not reach below the wrist • Gi trousers must cover 2/3 of the shin but not reach below the ankle bone • The Gi top must cover the hips but not reach below ¾ of the thigh • Female competitors may wear a plain white T shirt under the Gi top • Competitors may wear groin guards but they must be worn under the Gi • Bandages and dressings must be approved by the referee on the advice of the tournament doctor • Red (Aka) or blue (Ao) identification will be worn including belts, mitts, and shin and foot protectors • Other compulsory equipment includes, for all competitors, a mouth guard & body armour, for cadet competitors, a face mask, for female competitors, a chest protector • Glasses are forbidden, but soft contact lenses may be worn • Coaches must at all times wear an official tracksuit
Official Dress – Officials • The official uniform will be worn at all courses and competitions, and will be as follows: • A single breasted navy blue blazer bearing two silver buttons • A plain white shirt with short sleeves • An official tie, worn without tiepin • Plain light-grey trousers without turn-ups • Plain dark blue or black socks and black slip-on shoes • Female Referees and Judges may wear a hairclip and wedding ring • Jewellery other than that mentioned above may not be worn
The Referee Panel • The Refereeing Panel for each match shall consist of one Referee Shushin, four Judges Fukushin and one Match Supervisor Kansa • In addition, for facilitating the operation of matches, several timekeepers, caller announcers, record keepers, and score supervisors shall be appointed • At the start of a kumite match, the referee stands on the edge of the match area. On the Referee’s left stand Judges 1 & 2, and on his right stands Judges 3 & 4 • At the start of a kata match, the referee stands on the edge of the match area, on the referees left stands judges 2 & 3, and on his right stands judges 4 & 5 • After the formal exchange of bows by contestants and the referee panel, the Referee takes a step back, the Judges and the Referee turn inwards, and all bow together. All then take up their respective positions
Positions on the Tatami Ao Aka J 2 J 3 J 3 J 4 Kumite Kata Aka Ao Referee J2 J3 J1 J4 J5 J1 J2 Referee J3 J4 J 1 J 4 J 2 J 1 J 5 Table Kansa Table
Scoring • The following criteria must all be met for a score to be awarded • Good form • Sporting attitude • Vigorous application • Zanshin • Good timing • Correct distance • The following areas are valid scoring targets • Head face and neck (Jodan) • Abdomen (Chudan) • Chest (Chudan) • Back (Chudan) • Side (Chudan)
Scoring Continued • Ippon (3 Points) is awarded for • Jodan Kicks • Example Video • Any scoring technique delivered on a thrown or fallen opponent • Example Video • Waza-ari (2 Points) are awarded for • Chudan Kicks • Example Video • Yuko (1 Point) is awarded for • Chudan or Jodan Zuki • Example Video • Chudan or Jodan Uchi
Criteria for Decision • The result of a bout is determined by a contestant obtaining a clear lead of eight points, or at time-up having the highest number of points, obtaining a decision hantei, hansoku, shikaku, or kiken, imposed against a contestant • No individual match can be declared a draw • When an individual match ends with equal or no scores, the referee will call for hantei. The refereeing panel will base their decision on the following- • The attitude, fighting spirit, and strength demonstrated by the contestants • The superiority of tactics and techniques displayed • Which of the contestants has initiated the majority of the actions
Prohibited Behaviour • Fouls are divided into two categories, category 1 & category 2 • Category 1 fouls are those which include contact violations • Category 2 fouls are those which are any other contravention of the rules • Category 1 • Excessive contact and any contact with the throat • Attacks to the arms legs groin joints or instep • Attacks to the face with open handed techniques • Dangerous or forbidden throwing techniques
Prohibited Behaviour Continued • Category 2 • Feigning or exaggerating injury • Exiting the area voluntarily – Jogai • Failing to self protect – Mubobi • Avoiding combat as a means of preventing the opponent from scoring • Passivity • Clinching wrestling pushing seizing or standing chest to chest without attempting to score • Dangerous and uncontrolled techniques • Simulated attacks • Talking to or goading the opponent and failing to obey the orders of the referee
Warnings and Penalties Warnings and penalties can be given for both category 1 and category 2 fouls, they are as follows- Warnings • Chukoku – For the first instance of a minor rule infractionExample Video • Keikoku – For a second instance or for more serious rules infractions • Example Video • Hansoku Chui – For a third instance or for more serious rules infractions • Example Video
Warnings and Penalties Penalties • Hansoku – For a fourth instance or when a serious rule infraction requires direct disqualification • Example Video • Shikaku – Dishonourable disqualification form the entire competition • Example Video
Kata Competition • The kumite area is suitable for use in kata competition • A panel of five judges will adjudicate kata categories, with the extra, and chief judge, being seated centrally and immediately in front of the table • Judges will hold their red and blue flags to represent the positions of the red and blue competitors, relative to where they are seated • The chief judge will call for hantei at the end of both kata performances, whereupon all judges will use their flags to cast their votes. No ties are permitted