JJIF Duo Rulebook 4.1
JJIF Duo Rulebook 4.1
JJIF Duo Rulebook 4.1
RULE BOOK
General competition guidelines &
competition format manual
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V. 4.1
T his handbook was produced with the friendly support of JJIF
(Ju-Jitsu International Federation). It contains the rules for Ju-Jitsu
DUO and was approved in March 2024.
The official version of the rules is only the English version of the rulebook.
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Section 01 Competition dressing and personal requirements 5
Section 02 Categories and series 7
Section 03 Referees, secretariat and coaches 9
Section 04 Course of the match 12
Section 05 Points and judging 16
Section 06 Penalties 22
Section 07 Attacks to perform 24
Section 08 Early settlement of the presentation 26
Section 09 Situations not covered by the rules 28
Appendix Further rules and clarifications 30
Appendix I Attacks in the Duo-system 31
Appendix II Referee signs 34
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GENERALITIES
The JJIF-Duo System is aimed at presenting the defence of several predetermined
attacks from two athletes of the same team.
The attacks, given in Appendix 1 are divided into 3 series of 4 attacks each:
A. Gripping attacks, embracing and neck lock attacks;
B. Punches, strikes and kicking attacks;
C. Weapon attacks (stick and knife).
Every attack must be prepared by one pre-attack, such as pushing, atemi, pulling or a
combination. The attacker must apply the pre-attack and the attack.
The defender will show a defence against an attack, followed by a lock, takedown or
submission, and finished with an atemi, lock, strangulation or controlling technique.
The objective of the presentation is to perform a realistic and technical defence. Based
on definite criteria jury referees will be scored by jury referees, to determine the duo with
the highest technical skills.
Further restrictions, rules, guidelines, adaptations in organization, format, and protocol for
different event formats and age categories can be found in the JJIF Sporting Code (SC)
and the appendix. In case this book and the SC contradict each other the ruling in the SC
is valid.
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SECTION 01
COMPETITION DRESSING AND PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS
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SECTION 01
COMPETITION DRESSING & PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS
1.1 Competitors must follow the regulations for competition dressing and 1.8 When the athletes have to use weapons in their presentation,
personal requirements listed in the SC. these must be of soft materials or rubber. The stick must be 50-70
cm long.
1.2 Competitors who do not abide by these rules will not be allowed to
start the match. 1.9 Any additional
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1.3 Once they have been informed, they have two (2) minutes to rules
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1.2 Female athletes are required, and male athletes are allowed to
wear a white or black leotard or rashguard under their gi jacket. It
is allowed to wear a hijab.
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1.3 Athletes are allowed to wear protective gear (e.g. forearm, knee,
foot and shinbone protections), but they must be made of soft
material. All protective gear must be worn under the gi.
1.7 Long hair must be tied together with a soft hair band.
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SECTION 02
CATEGORIES AND SERIES
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SECTION 02
CATEGORIES AND SERIES
2.1 The categories are set up, as defined in the SC (Men, Women,
Mixed, Open).
2.2 One same couple can participate in it’s gender category (Men, Women
or Mixed) plus Open category. A cannot hold the nation
license positio itor during the al ent.
2.3 The Age Divisions from the sporting code are combined into Age
Groups. Those Age Groups are: d te sam Participations in
- U10 and younger s competito exem his rule.
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- U12/U14/U16
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- U18/U21/Adults
- Masters sh
2.4 A couple can be composed of two athletes of any 2.6 The series to perform during the competition are different depending
combination of age divisions in each age group. The couple on the Age Groups:
will be registered for the Age Division of the older athlete but can
register for any higher age division within the age group, for example: SERIE A SERIE B SERIE C
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- a U18 couple can compete with U21 or even Adults even if both
Masters
athletes are U18
- the same is true for a U12 couple that can compete with U14 and U18/U21/Adults
U16, even if both athletes are U12. U12/U14/U16 Not performed
2.5 However, if a couple comprises athletes from two different Age U10 and younger
Groups, the younger athlete can only compete in the next higher Age
Division, for example: 2.7 Any combination of athletes is considered as another participant.
- a U16 athlete can only form a couple with a U18 athlete but not
with a U21 athlete; 2.8 On a Grand Prix, Continental Championship or World Championship,
- the same is true for U10 athletes, who can only form a couple with an individual athlete cannot be inscribed to more than one couple in
a U12 athlete but not a U14 athlete. the same category.
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SECTION 03
REFEREES, SECRETARIAT AND COACHES
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SECTION 03
REFEREES, SECRETARIAT AND COACHES
3.2.2 The secretariat is placed such that the MR faces them at the
beginning of the presentation or match.
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SECTION 03
REFEREES, SECRETARIAT AND COACHES
3.3.4 A coach can challenge the performance of his own team in the
qualification rounds and, additionally, of another team in the
medal rounds. The coach can only challenge in connection with
Hantei at the end of the performance rather than in the individual
scoring breaks. The coach can challenge wrong attacks, weapon
control and variety. It is not possible to challenge the referees'
evaluation for part 1 to part 4 of each individual technique. The
VR will review the challenge and, when necessary, will be
assisted by the MR.
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SECTION 04
COURSE OF THE MATCH
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4.5 Qualification Phase
SECTION 04
COURSE OF THE MATCH
4.5.1 When using two or more blocks, if seeding is applied, the four (4)
top-ranking couples will be split between the blocks, according to the
SC.
- The seeded couples will be the last to perform in their respective
4.1 The attacks corresponding to each serie can be found in blocks, in reversed order of their seeding (i.e. the best-seeded
Appendix I. couple will perform last);
- All the other couples are placed by draw;
- Every attack can be carried out right-handed or
- Couples from the same country will be split over the blocks.
left-handed, at the free choice of the couple; - During the whole qualification phase, the couples stay in their
- The defence is completely at the defender’s choice, as well as appointed block.
the respective roles or the change of the roles as attacker and
defender, as well as the respective position of the feet; 4.5.2 The couples perform the attacks one after the other, meaning that
- The role change as attacker and defender can also happen only one couple is on the mat at any given time.
- After one couple finishes their performance, the following couple
during a series.
presents their demonstration.
4.2 Between two presentations, the athletes have a recovery time of a
4.5.3 The athletes of the couple stay at the left and right corner, next to
maximum of five (5) minutes (before the finals, the recovery time
the MR. At the MR’s command, the athletes enter the match area,
between matches is ten (10) minutes).
standing in the centre, approximately two (2) meters apart, facing
each other. Also, at MR command, the athletes bow first to the MR
4.3 The competition is divided into two successive phases.
and then to each other.
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4.6 The performance shall consist of:
4.10 Qualification Round 1
4.6.1 A pre-attack, followed by the real attack (see Appendix I) that,
must be performed; 4.10.1 The couples will perform one after the other, showing the defences
of Serie A in numerical order;
4.6.2 A first defence on the pre-attack and a defence on the real
attack; 4.10.2 A couple has ten (10) seconds to complete the defence technique
after Hajime is announced and will then wait for the JRs score;
4.6.3 A throw, takedown or submission;
4.10.3 After each attack performance, the MR steps forward between the
4.6.4 A closing part; athletes;
4.6.5 In Serie C, the athletes also have in mind the weapon control; 4.10.4 At this moment, when needed, the MR can indicate that the attack
4.6.6 In a performance, it is allowed to combine parts (i.e., if the was incorrect;
defender takes advantage of the attacker's movement, makes a 4.10.5 This process is repeated until all performances of this round are
direct throw, or bends down to avoid the attack and sweeps the completed;
legs directly).
4.10.6 At the end of the performances of all the teams in Round 1, the first
4.7 During the performance, the VR should take notes to score ranking of the group will be made;
variety. At the end of the performance, the VR will give their score
for variety. 4.10.7 In case of a tie, the couple who performed first is first in the
ranking.
4.8 After the final score is registered, the MR commands the athletes
to stand up and bow, first to each other, then to the MR, and leave
the competition area.
4.11 Qualification Round 2
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4.11.1 The starting order is the reverse order of the first provisional
4.9 Visualization of the scoring ranking (the lowest-scoring couple starts; the highest-scoring
couple concludes the group);
4.9.1 The points are directly visible on the scoreboard after each 4.11.2 The couples will perform the defences of Serie B in numerical
attack when using the digital scoring system; order, in the same way as in Round 1;
4.9.2 The scoreboard is placed in front of the secretariat desk. After 4.11.3 At the end of the performances of all the teams in Round 2, the
each couple’s performance, the couples in their group will be second provisional ranking of the group will be made;
ranked;
4.11.4 The ranking is based on the sum of the scores of the first and
4.9.3 In the case of paper scoring, each JR will note the points; second qualification rounds;
4.9.4 The scoring papers will be given to the TR after the 4.11.5 In case of a tie, the couple who performed first is first in the ranking.
performances of all couples in that group;
4.9.5 After all performances from the couples of that group, a
ranking will appear on the screen in front of the secretariat
desk.
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4.12 Qualification Round 3 4.14 Medal Phase
4.12.1 The starting order is the reverse order of the second provisional 4.14.1 The couples will compete in a face-off. The techniques to be performed
ranking; are fixed in the semi-final and final (see section 7 of these rules);
4.12.2 The couples will perform the defences of Serie C in numerical 4.14.2 Each face-off will consist of a selection of six (6) of the techniques
order, in the same way as rounds 1 and 2; performed in the qualification phase;
4.13.3 At the end of the performances of all the teams in Round 3, the 4.14.3 During the face-off, the first couple will wear red belts, and the second will
final qualifying ranking of the category will be made; wear blue belts;
4.13.4 The ranking is the sum of the scores of all qualification rounds; 4.14.4 The red couple will start with their performance as described in section 4;
4.13.5 In case of a tie at the end of the qualifying rounds, the couple 4.14.5 The couples also get ten (10) seconds to perform their defence after
with the better score in Round 3 is ranked higher; Hajime;
4.13.6 If the score is equal, the couple with the better score in Round 2 is
4.14.6 Before the JR’s give their score, the MR can indicate if the attack was
ranked higher;
wrong;
4.13.7 If the score is still equal, the couple with the better score in Round
4.14.7 At the end of the match, the MR will announce the winner by raising his
1 is ranked higher;
straight arm towards the respective team;
4.13.8 If the score is still equal, the variety score is used to rank.
4.14.8 In case of a tie during the face-off in the medal phase, the process will
restart, and the red couple will show the same two (2) attacks of Serie A.
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4.13 Qualified Couples 4.14.9 Afterwards, the blue couple will show the same two attacks from Serie A;
4.14.10 If there is still a tie, the blue couple will show the same two attacks of
4.13.1 The best four (4) couples of the final qualifying ranking continue to Serie B, followed by red;
the Medal Phase.
4.14.11 This process continues until one couple has more points than the other
4.13.2 In case of a tie of three (3) couples in the 4th place, then six (6) after having shown the same series;
couples continue in the Medal Phase.
4.14.12 Four (4) couples qualified for Round 4 (semi-final); a face-off will be as
4.13.3 In case of a tie of more than three (3) couples in the 4th place, then follows:
an extra tie round will be performed to determine which of the tie - 1st against 4th;
couples go to medal phase. - 2nd against 3rd.
4.13.4 A tie match will go as follows: 4.14.13 The winner of each face-off will be placed in the final;
- The couples will perform Serie A, if still equal, then Serie
B, etc, until the three (3) winning couples are found. 4.14.14 When 3, 5 or 6 couples qualify for Round 4, the semi-final will not be
played as a face-off but as a point table. The best two (2) couples will be
4.13.5 The couples not qualified for the Medal Phase, continue in the placed in the final (Round 5).
Advance Division.
4.14.15 Losers of Round 4 will be automatically awarded the bronze medals.
When exist, 5th-6th placed couples continue in Semi-Finals of Advanced
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SECTION 05
POINTS AND JUDGING
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5.2 Scoring system and judging
SECTION 05
POINTS AND JUDGING
5.2.1 The scoring of each presentation is divided in 4 Parts:
- 1st Part Attack
- 2nd Part First defence
- 3rd Part Throw/Takedown
- 4th Part Closing
5.1 Scoring
5.2.2 A takedown can also be a lock or a kick.
5.1.1 There will be 3 Jury referees (JR) seated on the edge of the
tatami outside. 5.2.3 In the series C, an additional part concerning Weapon Control is
- The JR’s give scores after each attack. They will have about added, in this part the Jury will score the control of the weapon by Tori.
10 seconds to complete the scoring;
- The JRs must give points to every part of the performance; 5.2.4 For every part above, each JR scores points from 0-3.
- During the qualification phase, the juries should be as different
as possible in each round to guarantee an average of the 5.2.5 At the end of the couple’s performance, the VR will add the variety score.
overall judgments of all the referees in the qualification
phase competition.
5.1.2 To ensure uniformity of judging in the rounds, each jury 5.3 Criteria of judging
composition must evaluate all the couples in that series: a
referee cannot be replaced during a round.
5.3.1 Both the attack and the defence shall be executed in a technical,
clear way. The execution must follow martial arts principles, logical
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5.1.3 If there are not enough referees to make a jury without any
nation involved, the MR can have the same nationality as one of continuation, and biomechanics.
the teams in the group.
5.3.2 The score must take in consideration the following principles:
- Powerful actions – All actions must be executed in a powerful
manner.
- Biomechanical Logic – The techniques must be executed and
connected in a biomechanical logical way. Throws and takedowns shall
include breaking the opponent’s balance. Tori is not allowed to move
before the attack starts but must react to the attack.
- Control - Obvious and clear control throughout each presentation.
- Effectiveness – All actions must be executed with good control and
given in a natural way considering the possible follow-up.
- Speed - Both the attack and the defence shall be executed in a
technical and realistic way, not too fast and not too slow
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The following table is a guideline for JR’s scoring in each part:
Throw
Takedown 1 A throw or takedown, but Uke jumps, or a weak lock/strangulation.
Submission 0 Uke jumps, without any effort from Tori.
3 A perfect atemi (powerful, in good balance, in good distance and with Hikite/Hikiashi); a perfect lock/choke with
good control.
PART 4 2 Good atemi but not so powerful: a weak lock/choke.
Closing 1 Atemi with poor balance or with distance or a lock/choke with open hands.
0 Atemi misses the target or is technically incorrect; an incorrect lock/choke.
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The following table is a guideline for JR’s scoring in each part:
3 A perfect attack that will hit the target if Tori doesn’t react. In case of a punch, the fist is closed and the punch is
powerful.
2 The attack will hit Tori if they don’t react, but there is no power. In case of a punch, the fist is semi-closed.
PART 1
1 The attack will hit Tori if they don’t react, but there is no balance, the pre-attack is weak or the Uke has a bad
Attack
stance after the attack.
0 Wrong attack, missing or illogical pre-attack or the attack misses the target.
3 A perfect block with Tai Sabaki and first strike with a grip leading Uke to throw position.
2 Good block and balance breaking.
PART 2
1 Weak block with Tai Sabaki or poor balance breaking.
defence
0 No block or no Tai Sabaki.
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3 A perfect throw/takedown/lock/strangulation.
PART 3
Throw 2 A good throw or takedown, but in 2 stages, or a lock or strangulation, with weak control.
Takedown 1 A throw or takedown, but Uke jumps, or a weak lock or strangulation.
Submission 0 Uke jumps without any effort from Tori.
3 A perfect atemi (powerful, in good balance, in good distance and with Hikite/Hikiashi); a perfect lock/choke with
good control.
2 Good atemi, but not so powerful; a weak lock/choke.
PART 4
1 Atemi with poor balance or with distance or a lock/choke with open hands.Atemi misses the target or is performed
Closing
with an open hand; an incorrect lock/choke.
0 Atemi misses the target or is technically incorrect; an incorrect lock/choke.
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The following table is a guideline for JR’s scoring in each part:
3 A perfect atemi (powerful, in good balance, in good distance and with Hikite/Hikiashi); a perfect lock/choke with
2 good control.
PART 4
Closing 1 Good atemi but not so powerful; a weak lock/choke.
0 Atemi misses the target or is technically incorrect; an incorrect lock/choke; Tori is hit/cut by the weapon.
3 Tori really controls the weapon, or he/she is between Uke and the weapon.
PART 5 2 Weapon ends far from Uke but still on Uke’s side.
Weapon 1 Uke lands on, or next to, the weapon or weapon lies down next to Uke.
Control 0 Uke still holds the weapon or weapon ends out the competition area (except if stick falls straight and rolls
outside); Weapon hits a 3rd person. Tori is hit/cut by the weapon during the sequence.
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5.7 Variety scoring
Variety - Scored by the VR.
An overall score is given at the end of the performance of all attacks. This score reflects the variety used in the performances.
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SECTION 06
PENALTIES
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SECTION 06
PENALTIES
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6.2 The MR will announce the penalty by pointing at the watch and
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showing the penalty sign (a raised finger) to the couple. The
couple will start with a deduction of 4 points, given in the software
by the secretariat.
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SECTION 07
ATTACKS TO PERFORM
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ATTACKS TO PERFORM
7.1.2 At the quarter finals and the semi-final rounds there will be a mix
of all series to perform:
Semi-Final Round A1 - A2 - B2 - B3 - C3 - C4
Final Round A3 - A4 - B1 - B4 - C1 - C2
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7.1.3 The couple will execute the attacks in the order of the series
(from A to C) and in numeric order (from 1 to 4).
SECTION 08
EARLY SETTLEMENT OF THE PRESENTATION
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SECTION 08
EARLY SETTLEMENT OF THE PRESENTATION
e end of their ey may seek
ard d licenses reactiva seminar.
8.1 The decision of Fusen Gachi (win by walk-over) shall be given to c
any couple that didn’t show up before finishing the round. When ons
the couple has not shown up over a three (3) minutes period. The : unsportsmanlike
couple will get zero (0) points in the round. behaves in manner for referee rules
a violates
8.2 When in the final the couple doesn’t show up after being called
three (3) times over three (3) minutes period. The walk-over N se
couple gets zero (0) and the winner will get fifty (50) points.
and
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8.3 The decision of Kiken Gachi (win by withdrawal) shall be given to eir
the couples whose opponent withdraws from the competition licenses
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during the match. In this case the withdrawing couples score is suspen
set to zero (0) and the winner's score is set to fifty (50).
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8.4 The couple gets an injury during the performance in a round and c
needs to withdraw. The score that is reached will be kept. of c
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SECTION 09
SITUATIONS NOT COVERED BY THE RULES
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SECTION 09
SITUATIONS NOT COVERED BY THE RULES
9.1 Situations not covered by the rules should be decided by the MR,
VR and JR involved in the qualification or medal phase and
reported - if possible, with video - to the JJIF Duo Committee
([email protected]).
9.2 The referee team involved in a situation not covered by these rules
may decide to involve the HR of the mat or even the Head referee
of the event to make the right decision.
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APPENDIX SITUATIO
FURTHER RULES AND CLARIFICATIONS
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APPENDIX I
ATTACKS OF THE DUO SYSTEM
Serie A - Gripping, embracing and neck locks attacks General comments to Series A: Hands and grips must be closed.
A1 Uke takes hold of Tori’s arm. One hand takes the wrist, the other, the forearm.
Intention: to push or pull, to control Tori’s front hand, to immobilise the defender.
their
Uke takes the reverse
refe of Tori’s Gi with their hand.
Intention: to come close to the opponent to make another action, to pull - push or pin
the opponent - perhaps to hit them afterwards.
A2
Uke attacks Tori’s neck from the front side, from the back side, or
from the side to make a strangulation.
Intention: to push Tori backwards, to pin Tori.
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A3 Uke embraces Tori from the front or back side, under or over the
arms. Uke’s head lies on Tori’s shoulder. Before the attack, Tori keeps
their arms in a natural position.
Uke applies a Hadaka Jime (neck-lock from behind) with their arm.
Intention: to strangle or to break the balance
A4
Uke embraces Tori’s neck with his arm from the side or the front side.
Intention: to strangle or to apply a throwing technique.
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Serie B - Punches, blows/strikes and kicking attacks General comments to Series B: The attack must be able to reach
Tori if they are still moving. It is not allowed to move before the
attack is started. Tori must react to the attack.
B1 Jyodan or Chudan Tsuki - punch from the front side with the fist to the
their
head or the body.
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Target: solar plexus, stomach or face.
B2
Mawashi Tsuki (Hook) - Semi-circular punch with the fist.
Target: Tori’s chin or side of the head.
B3
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B4
Mawashi Geri – Semi-circular kick with the leg.
Target: head, solar plexus, stomach. Tori is allowed to take a step
back and lightly turn their body as a reaction to the attack.
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Serie C - Weapon attacks General comments to Series C: The attack must be able to reach
Tori if they are still moving. Tori shall have full control of the weapon
during and after the defence.
C2
Knife attack from the front side.
Target: stomach.
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C3
Attack with a stick straight from the top.
C4
Attack with a stick from outside, which is applied from either side.
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APPENDIX II
REFEREE SIGNS
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