Refree Seminar
Rules & Regulations
CRITERIA FOR JUDGEMENT
The referee and judges shall evaluate the performance of each competitor from the viewpoint of the traditional Okinawa Karate and Kobudo by the following criteria.
- Characteristics of Okinawa Karate and Kobudo (atifa, muchimi, chinkuchi, etc.,)
- Movement and sequence of Kata, accuracy of techniques.
- Understanding of Kata.
- Appropriate speed fluctuation.
- Breathing, strength, speed, timing, balance and technique.
- Consistency and accuracy of footwork.
- Basic movement (posture, stance, etiquette, etc.,)
DEDUCTION
1. Overacting
- Making excessive sounds such as beating the chest, arms or uniform; stomping of the feet.
- Excessive unnecessary breathing.
- Taking long pause between each movement and movement to sop the flow of the Kata.
2. Competitor performs a different Kata from the declared Kata.
3. Competitor performs without calling out the name of the Kata he/she is to perform.
4. Competitor’s belt or sash falls off during the performance.
5. Errors in movement or sequence of the Kata.
6. One hand is removed from the Bo during a Kobudo performance (except when changing the hand or the Bo being used touches the floor)
7. If a competitor appears in the court wearing a uniform in violation of the competition rules and regulations and the competitor will be given two minutes time to correct their uniform, nevertheless, if any deficiencies are still ascertained.
8. Competitor violates any other provisions in these regulations and/or the competition rules and regulations.
DISQUALIFICATION
Competitors will be disqualified in the following cases.
- Abandoning a performance in the middle of the competition.
- Using a non-approved weapon without a seal of examination in a Kobudo performance.
- Dropping a Bo in the middle of the Kobudo performance.
- Competitor refuses to follow referee instructions, uses abusive language, acts violently or inappropriate to interrupt the tournament or severely damages the prestige of the tournament.
ABSTENTION
The competitor is deemed to dropped out when he/she does not appear in the court after being called twice.
INTERRUPTION
- In the event that a competitor feels unwell, falls, injured by a Bo etc., during a performance, the referee will interrupt the performance and direct the competitor to the tournament doctor, in this case, continuation and judgement of the competition will be decided by the referee panel after consultation.
- Eyeglasses can be worn during the performance if the competitor has taken steps to prevent them from falling off. However if they fall during the performance, the referee shall suspend the performance to secure their glasses, in this case, continuation and judgement of the competition will be decided by the referee panel after consultation.
- If it is suspected that the competitor violates these regulations and/or the Competition Rules and Regulations before or during the performance, the referee will suspend the competition and confirm with the referee panel. In this case, continuation and judgement of the competition will be decided by the referee panel after consultation.
FILING AN OBJECTION
- Competitors cannot file an objection against the judgement of the referee panel.
- In case of suspected violation against these regulations and/or Competition Rules and Regulations, only a coach can file an objection to the auditor.
- Generally, a coach must file an objection before judgement. However, if an objection is filled immediately after judgement, the referee panel may accept an objection upon affirmation by the auditor.
- If an objection is filled during a performance, the auditor shall suspend the competition by bell signals and the referee panel shall verify the objection. Continuation and judgement of the competition will be decided by the referee panel after consultation.
- If an objection is filled between the end of the performance and judgement, the auditor shall suspend the judgement by the bell signals and the referee panel shall verify the objection. Judgement of the competition in that case will be decided by the referee panel after consultation.
- If an objection is filled immediately after the judgement, the referee panel shall verify the objection. If the objection is deemed valid, the referee shall make a decision again.
OTHERS
- If the competitor’s coach, parents or other parties use abusive language, act violently or inappropriately to interrupt the tournament or damages the prestige of the tournament, the referee panel will discuss and decide on the necessary actions, such as giving out strict warnings, ordering them to leave the venue or disqualifying the competitor.
- When problems occurred other than the matter stipulated in these regulations and/or the Competition Rules and Regulations, it shall ultimately be left to the judgement of the Chief Referee.
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