Competition Rules Flashcards
What are the target areas for Kumite?
Head Face Neck Abdomen Chest Back Side
What rules do referees apply for judging Kumite?
Good form Proper timing Correct distance Vigorous application Correct attitude Zanshin (perfect finish)
How do you get 3 points (sanbon) in Kumite?
Jodan kicks or throwing or leg sweeping the opponent to the mat followed by a scoring technique
How do you get 2 points (nihon) in Kumite?
Chudan kicks
Punches to the back
Combination of hand techniques (each scoring on their own right)
Unbalancing the opponent and scoring
How do you get 1 point (ippon) in Kumite?
Chudan and Jodan tsuki
Uchi waza
How long is a Kumite bout?
Either 2 or 3 minutes fighting time depending on the rules of the tournament
How is the result of a bout determined in Kumite?
Reaching a clear 8 points lead
Having the highest score when the time is up
Being awarded a bout because of HANSOKU, SHIKKAKU or KIKEN
What happens if the event of a draw after the initial fighting time is up?
The bout is extended for a further minute: ENCHO-SEN
What happens if after no further score is reached during Encho-Sen?
A decision (Hantei) is made by the referee and judges
What are the 5 action that may result in SHIKKAKU (disqualification)?
Actions that might harm the prestige and honour of karate-do
Disobedience of the Referee’s order
Any actions that is dangerous and deliberately violates the rules of prohibited behaviour.
Entering or continuing the competition against doctor recommendation
Actions that violate the rules of the tournament
What are the 12 behaviours that are prohibited in Kumite?
Contact to the throat Excessive contact Attack to the groin, joints or instep Open hand attack to the face Dangerous throws Use of an uncontrollable technique Repeated direct attack to arms or legs Repeated exit from the competition area (JOGAI) or actions that waste time Purposeless grabbing, wrestling or violent pushing MUBODI (reckless disregard for one's own safety) Any discourteous behaviour Feigning injury to gain advantage
For Kumite
How many members does the refereeing panel consists of?
One referee (Shushin) Three judges (Fukushin) One arbitrator (Kansa)
What does Chukoku mean?
Warning, may be imposed for attendant minor infractions or the first instance of a minor infraction
How far apart are the competitors in Kumite?
3 metres
What are the dimensions of the Kumite competition area?
6x6 meters fighting area with a supplemental 2 meters safety area (8x8 meters in total)
How far apart is the Referee is from the competitors at the start of a Kumite match?
2 meters
How many judges are there in a kata competition match?
If 5
1 chief judge in front of the the competitors
4 judges at each corner
If 3
Same positions as in kumite
Name the Shitei (WKF) compulsory kata for the 4 main karate styles?
Wado Ryu: Seishan, Chinto
Shotokan: Jion, Kankudai
Shito Ryu: Bassai Dai, Seienchin
Goju Ryu: Seipai, Saifa
How many authorised (Tokui) katas each style has?
Wado Ryu: 10 (all katas after the Pinan)
Goju Ryu: 9
Shotokan: 21
Shito Ryu: 43
Describe the kata competition area?
Must be flat and devoid of hazard
Must be of sufficient size to permit uninterrupted performance of the kata
How do you select katas for competition?
Contestants will be expected to perform both compulsory (Shitei) and free selection (Tokui)
One a kata is performed it cannot be repeated
Describe the final of a Team Kata competition?
The two finalist teams will perform their chose kata from the Tokui list
They will then perform a demonstration of the meaning of the kata (Bunkai)
The time allowed for the Bunkai is 5 minute. Exceeding this will result in disqualification
The use of weapons, ancillary equipment or additional apparel is not permitted
What are the 10 criteria for judging kata?
- A realistic demonstration of the kata meaning
- Understanding of the techniques being used (Bunkai)
- Good timing, rhythm, speed, balance and, focus of power (Kime)
- Correct and proper use of breathing as an aid for Kime
- Correct focus of attention (Chakugan) and concentration
- Correct stances with proper tension of the legs and, feet flat on the floor
- Proper tension in the abdomen (Hara) and no bobbing up/down of hips when moving
- Correct form (Kihon) of the style being demonstrated
- Degree of difficulty of the kata performed
- In team kata, synchronization without external cues is an added factor
What can result in a disqualification in a kata?
Variation of the Shitei (compulsory) kata
Coming to a halt whilst performing a kata, performing a different kata from the announced
Performing and ineligible kata or repeating a kata
