The value of competition does not lie in winning but in establishing the friendship, good sportsmanship, and developing a sound mind and body.
We believe that the tournament should be an extension of any training hall. It should be a place for a classical martial artist to meet and exchange ideas. It should be a place where rank and time is respected. It should be a place where cleanliness and harmony exist at all time. It should be a place where order is the rule.
In recent years, Karate has come into prominence as a sport. In its original form, it is an extremely effective method of unarmed self-defense. The average student learns Karate for self-defense and physical condition. As he/she becomes proficient, the student is taught to apply his/her knowledge by sparring with fellow students. This is a vital part of the training used in most systems. Such contest afford the student the opportunity to test what he/she has learned.
Competition has neccessitated the adoption of strict regulations and supervision that has made it possible for Karate to become one of the most competitice and exciting sports in the United States.
A match is won by scoring three points against an opponent in two minutes or
less. If no point is scored in two minutes the match continues in a "Sudden
Death" period where the first contestant scoring a point wins the match.
Criteria for deciding an Ippon (1 full point)
An ippon shall be awarded when an accurate, well
controlled, powerful and effective puch, kick, or strike is executed to a
recognized target area with the following conditions: good form, good attitude,
strong vigor, proper timing, adequate distance and Zanchin (the state od
readiness that follows the execution of every technique is that criterion most
often missed when a score is assessed). It is the state of continued commitment
that endures after the technique has landed and the ability to continue with
proper form, another continuing technique. The competitor maintains total
concentration and awareness of the opponent's potential to counter attack.
Criteria for deciding a Waza-ari (1/2 point)
The criteria for deciding a waza-ari (half point as
opposed to a full point) are the same as those for deciding an ippon, except
that the technizues are judged to be slightly less powerful and perfect in
execution. Such techniques must in all other ways be comparable to an ippon.
If the competitor inflicts any cut that would cause
external or internal bleeding, laceration, bruise, abrasion, or swelling of the
face, he/she will automatically be disqualified. If there is blood, or serious
injury, a disqualification must be given. A majority rule will decide whether
the injury is serious enough to warrant disqualification. If the injury is
non-bleeding, the center judge can overrule the awarding of points, if he/she
feels that there is too much contact in the match. The decision of confirmation
of the disqualification must be made based on a full conference of the referees
and judges.
A majority rule is not required for a bleeding injury. Malicious contact will be
treated with immediate disqualification. A score to the chest, kidneys, or
abdominal regions must be seen and controlled. Excessive body contact shall be
dealt with in the following manner. If most of the officials agree that the
contact was excessive, the attacker shall be disqualified.
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Techniques that may be used to obtain a point will be classified as: punch, back fist, ridge hand, edge of hand, palm strike, front kick, side kick, roundhouse kick, wheel kick, heel kick, back kick, crescent kick, ax kick, and any of the above combined with a jump or spin. Techniques that will not be used will be classified as: head butting, finger jabs, ripping and gouging techniques, contacting techniques to the throat, blind techniques, uncontrolled techniques, and any of the joint strikes (elbows, knees wrist, etc.). Sweeping is allowed (black belts only) as long as it is followed with a technique before the competitor touches the floor. The competitor's sweep must make contact with the back of the opponent's leg (not including the back of the knee). THerefore, the competitor cannot sweep the front of the leg. Any point give must be recognized based on:
Kata competition serves the purpose of stimulating and improving the practice of kata among students. It is also an excellent test of their technical proficiency. In this type of competition, contestants perform their own kata, one at a time. They are awarded points by a referee assisted by four judges. The lowest and highest marks are nullified, except if given by the referee, and the other points are added up to make the score. When there are three or less judges, all the points are added up. The factors taken into consideration are the following:
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