Information for Referees
| Referee Requirements | |
| 1 | Must be at least a 3rd degree black belt |
| 2 | Must be a club instructor or coach |
| 3 | Must be a rank examiner |
| 4 | Must have on his person, while refereeing, an up to date copy of IJF Rules |
| Hand Signals | |
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IPPON or HANTEI Comes to attention, right hand straight overhead. Verbal: IPPON or HANTEI! |
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WAZA-ARI Hand held straight out to the side from the shoulder. Verbal: WAZA-ARI! |
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YUKO Hand thrust down to the side at 30 degree angle to the body. Verbal: YUKO! |
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KOKA Hand is raised to the side, head-high, palm forward. Verbal: KOKA! |
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OSAEKOMI Hand is held straight in front and down towards contestants, body leans forward. Verbal: OSAEKOMI! |
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OSAEKOMI TOKETA Hand is held straight in front and down towards contestants, thumb is pointed up. Hand is waved back and forth several times. Verbal: TOKETA! |
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NON-COMBATIVITY Both hands brought up front, chest high, palms inward and rotated several times No verbal command |
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NULLIFY POINT or JUGAI Hand is raised straight overhead and waved back and forth several times. No verbal command. |
| Definitions and Commands |
| Hajime - Start/Begin |
| Matte - Wait |
| Jikan - Time Out |
| Yoshi - Begin Again |
| Sonomama - Do Not Move |
| Soremade - That Is All |
| Osaekomi - Mat Hold Secured |
| Toketa - Mat Hold Broken |
| Yusei Gachi - Decision |
| Shiro - White |
| Point Chart | ||
| Throw | Osaekomi | Penalty |
| Ippon | 25 Seconds | Hansuko Make |
| Waza-ari | 20-24 Seconds | Shido 3 |
| Yuko | 15-19 Seconds | Shido 2 |
| Koka | 10-14 Seconds | Shido 1 |