| 1. |
Ippon Kachi (Ippon
is also awarded for 3 waza ari)
With the exception of fouls, Ippon is awarded for 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. LOW KICKS ARE PROHIBITED.
Waza ari is also awarded for high kicks and middle kicks
that strike accurately when the opponent is not guarding. |
| 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.
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| 3. |
Fouls
A. Strikes to the face by fist or elbow.
B. Kicks to the groin,
C. Striking or kicking an opponent who is already on the ground.
D. Low kicks to the legs (to the thigh or below) even if they are
light kicks will result in an unofficial warning, If the contestant
continues low kicking an official warning will be given. (two warnings
will result in 1 genten or the opponent being awarded wazaari, three
warnings will result in disqualification) If the low kick causes
damage to the opponent 1 genten is received. If the damage lasts
for several seconds the player will be disqualified.
E. Any other action deemed by the judge to be a foul.
F. Any fouls committed, with the exception of those committed with
vicious 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.
G. Grabbing the opponent.
H. When the judge sees bad attitude or bad behavior.
I. Pushing with the heel of the palm (shotei).
J. 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.
K. All grabbing and pulling on the opponent is prohibited.
L. Actively avoiding attack or repeatedly falling so that the opponent
cannot attack.
M. Pushing your head into the opponent's body while attacking.
N.. If a contestant is unable to continue the tournament due to
an injury caused by their opponent, that opponent will be disqualified.
Further, if they continue to the next round they will not be able
to win. |
| 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 cautions 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.
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| 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 the light contact division head guards, body guards, gloves,
leg protectors and groin pads must be worn.
B. Taping is allowed in all classes, however excessive taping is
not allowed.
C. Wearing plastic pads under leg protectors is prohibited. Those
who wear them in a bout will be disqualified. |
