Wado UK Competition Official Information 2014 World Karate Federation Rules Version 8 – Jan 2013.

Wado UK Competition Official Information2014

World Karate Federation Rules Version 8 – Jan 2013

Wado UK Karate Competition Official Information

Contents1. Competition Area (Tatami) and the Judging Panel

2. Official Dress (Competitors)

3. Official Dress (Officials)

4. Official Panel

5. Scoring

6. Criteria for Decision

7. Prohibited Behaviour

8. Warnings and Penalties

9. 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

Kumite

Table

J 3

J 4A

ka

Ao

J 1

J 2

Referee

Kansa

J1 J2 Referee J3 J4

Kata

Table

J 2 J 1 J 5

Aka

AoJ 3 J 4

J2 J3 J1 J4 J5


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

Kumite

Table

J 3

J 4A

ka

Ao

J 1

J 2

Referee

Kansa

J1 J2 Referee J3 J4

Kata

Table

J 2 J 1 J 5

Aka

AoJ 3 J 4

J2 J3 J1 J4 J5


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 PenaltiesWarnings 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 infraction

Example 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


Questions

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