Tournament Rules
SPECIFIC RULES TO NOTE:
Mandatory Bowing Protocol
In Kyokushin-kan, we uphold the principles of Budo Karate, where respect and etiquette are essential both in and out of competition. All competitors must bow correctly upon entering and exiting the competition area, as well as when showing respect to the referee panel and to each other. A proper bow is performed by raising the hands in a cross formation, then lowering them while bending the torso forward approximately 30 degrees, and clearly saying “OSU”. Failure to bow properly will result in a warning (Chui). If the correction is not made, it may lead to disqualification from the match.
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The existing problem
Rule
A purposeful punch to the head is to be punished straight with Genten Ichi. In case of a casual hit in the head when a fist slips off a shoulder or a blocking hand, the official warning Chui should be given, but at the same time, the doctor’s opinion about the possibility of continuing the bout is to be requested and taken into account. Subsequent punches to the head should be punished by official warnings in accordance with the principle of consistent punishment toughening. If the fighter was knocked out or knocked down by the punch to the head, then the Doctor must assess and decide if the fighter has lost his consciousness.
If the Doctor states the fighter cannot continue the fighter causing the penalty will be Shikkaku. The fighter who is knockedout will also be excluded from the tournament.
Commentary Note:
A punch to the head can decide the outcome of the fight, because. a fighter can continue the fight being in a state of knockdown for some time, which means he cannot control the course of the fight and focus on attacks, so the doctor must decide whether to continue the fight or postpone it.
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02
The existing problem
Rule
Count as a technical advantage.
Note: When a fighter can score a direct unblocked kick to the head using a higher degree of skill, it will be counted as a technical advantage, since it did not bring any significant damage to his opponent.
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03
The existing problem
Rule
Count as a technical advantage; finishing with downward punch if the falling opponent is not protecting his face with his arms/guards or doesn’t escape from the downward punch attack will be consider a Wazari point for the striking opponent.
Commentary Note: The competitor, who has fallen to the floor, and is on his back, is already in a losing situation, as he has lost his position and can be finished by his opponent if necessary
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04
The existing problem
Rule
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05
The existing problem
Rule
The members of the Supreme Judging Committee, as well as the referee on the tatami, have the right to view the video.
Commentary Note: Watching a video of a bout (if it is necessary) will remove questions in controversial situations.
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06
The existing problem
Rule
In the first case of going out of the contest area the competitor is to be warned by the order “Jogai!”, in the second case should be punished with Keikoku, in the third case with Chui. If a fighter goes out without fighting back for a fourth time it is a waza ari to their opponent.
Commentary Note: When a competitor goes out of the contest area, it means that he cannot hold back the onslaught of his opponent and gives up a part of his territory, or tries to drag out time.