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"Third All Japan Junior Karate Championship Tournament"
"All Japan (Freshman) Karate Tournament 2006"
"International F.S.A Kenshinkan World Karate Tournament 2006"

Attention
* In the All Japan Junior Karate Championship Tournament Contestants should be entered in the school grade they will commence in April this year.
* Please be careful to enter the correct school grade. Incorrect entries will result in disqualification.
* One bout shall last two minutes (one and a half minutes in the pre-school, elementary school junior high school and high school classes).
* Victory is awarded to the contestant;
- who scores Ippon
- who wins by judges decision -OR-
- who's opponent is disqualified or declared to have made 3 fouls.
* In all divisions up to the quarter finals if a winner has not been declared at the end of the bout then a one-minute extension is granted. If at the end of the extension a winner still can't be determined both competitors will be weighed and the lighter competitor declared the winner. In the semi finals and finals there is an extra one minute extension.
1. Ippon Kachi (Ippon is also awarded for 2 waza ari)
With the exception of fouls, Ippon is awarded for accurate punches, kicks, strikes with the elbow etc. that are a direct cause of the opponent being knocked down if the opponent stays down for 3 seconds or more or is unable to continue fighting. If the opponent is down for less than 3 seconds one waza ari will be awarded. Waza ari is also awarded for high kicks that strike accurately when the opponent is not guarding. However kicks that only touch or push the opponent will not be awarded wazaari. Furthermore if a contestant falls over while doing a domawashikaitengeri or similar kick wazaari will be awarded only if damage is incurred by the opponent.
2. Judge's Decision
If, within the set time for the bout a winner has not been declared the judges and referees may, by majority decision declare one contestant to be the winner if they agree that contestant has been the superior fighter in the bout. If after an extension (and in the case of the final rounds a further extension) a winner still has not been decided, the two contestants will be weighed and the lighter of the two will be declared the winner.
3. Fouls
A. Any fouls committed, with the exception of those committed with malicious intent, will result in the contestant receiving a warning. Two warnings will result in 1 genten (the opponent receives one wazaari). Three warnings will result in disqualification.
B. Strikes to the neck or above with the fist or elbow.
C. Kicks to the groin, nukite to the face or neck and head butting.
D. Striking or kicking an opponent who is already on the ground.
E. Any other action recognized by the judge to be a foul.
F. Grabbing the opponent.
G. When the judge sees bad attitude or bad behavior.
H. Pushing with the heel of the palm (shotei).
I. Attacks made while contestants are grabbing each other, the contestant who grabbed their opponent first will be deemed to have committed a foul. Inserting your arm under an opponents arm and attacking is also not allowed.
J. When doing a knee kick it is permitted pull on the opponent, however it is not permitted to do so repeatedly. (In the junior tournament all grabbing and pulling is prohibited)
K. Actively avoiding attack or repeatedly falling so the opponent cannot attack.
L. Pushing your head into the opponent's body while attacking.
M. High knee kicks are prohibited in the junior tournament for safety.
4. Disqualification
A. When participants do not obey the judge or display bad behavior during the bout.
B. When participants are late or do not show up for a bout.
C. When over one minute passes without any attack.
D. When an impolite attitude or bad behavior is displayed.
E. When three warnings are given.
F. When a player or second mobs the opponent or in particular the judge, not only the contestant but their entire dojo will be expelled from the stadium.
G. In the light and middle-weight classes, a contestant who is over the weight restriction may receive 1 genten or be disqualified.
5. Abandoning a Match Without Due Cause. The following cases are exceptions.
A. When the attending doctor judges that the participant is unable to continue the bout.
B. When an unforeseen accident (such as a family emergency) occurs immediately prior to or during a bout the participant is permitted to leave after consultation with the judge.
C. With the exception of the above cases, any participant who abstains from participating or abandons a match will be required to pay a fine of ¥100,000.
D. Under no circumstance is it acceptable to dispute the judge's decision.
6. Protection
A. In all divisions of the junior tournament a head guard, groin protector and protectors for the hands and legs must be worn.
B. In the Women's and Master's divisions a head guard, groin protector and protectors for the hands and legs must be worn. In the junior high school, high school and women's division an Isami chest guard must also be worn. (Elementary students between 3rd and 6th grade may wear a chest guard if necessary)
C. In the colored-belt division punching gloves must be worn. (fingerless gloves and cotton hand protectors are not permitted). Leg protectors and groin protectors must also be worn. Head guards for the infant, elementary school, women's and master's classes will be supplied however all other protective gear should be brought by contestants. Please use leg and hand protectors that are foam on the inside and cloth on the outside.
D. Taping is allowed in all classes, however excessive taping is not allowed.
E. Wearing plastic pads under shin supporters is prohibited. Those who wear them in a bout will be disqualified.
F. Contestants in the World Karate Tournament must have bare hands and feet, and must wear a groin pad.
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