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
IPPON or HANTEI

Comes to attention, right hand straight overhead.

Verbal: IPPON or HANTEI!

WAZA-ARI

Hand held straight out to the side from the shoulder.

Verbal: WAZA-ARI!

YUKO

Hand thrust down to the side at 30 degree angle to the body.

Verbal: YUKO!

KOKA

Hand is raised to the side, head-high, palm forward.

Verbal: KOKA!

OSAEKOMI

Hand is held straight in front and down towards contestants, body leans forward.

Verbal: OSAEKOMI!

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!

NON-COMBATIVITY

Both hands brought up front, chest high, palms inward and rotated several times

No verbal command

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