TIMEKEEPERS (Tokei Gakari)

 

The timekeeper's job is extremely important to the integrity of each and every match.  The time limit for the match and each overtime will be determined before each tournament but may change from one to the next (this is most noticeable when changing from children's to juniors or seniors matches).

 

                              1.  Start and stop the time only at the start and stop of the match as

                                    called out by the one head court judge (Shushin). The head court judge will

                                    raise one or both flags, this is when time should be stopped.

 

                              2.  When the clock is stopped, hold the yellow triangular flag up.

 

                              3.  At the end of a match, do not reset the clock until both

                                   participants have stepped out of the court.

 

                              4.  When the match time runs out, stand up, hold the yellow flag up and yell "TIME!" immediately.

 

SCORE KEEPING (Kiroku Gakari)

   

Scorekeepers have the responsibility of keeping an accurate record of each match.

 

                        1.  Points will be marked as follows:

 

                             

MEN	(Strike to the head)	-  M
KOTE	(Strike to the wrist)	-  K
DO	(Strike to the torso)	-  D
TSUKI	(Thrust to the throat)	-  T
HANSOKU	(Full point from two 1/2 point penalties)	-  H
HANSOKU	(Penalty - 1/2 point)	-
HANTEI	Victory by judges decision	- Ht

 

                        2.  The first point scored in a match will be marked with a circle around it

                                        (i.e. ,,, etc.)

 

                        3.  In the event a point is granted and then taken away by the judges, it

                              will be recorded as the point with a single slash through it.

                                      (i.e. ,,,,  etc.)

                        4.  If match time runs out, and:

                              a.  the score is 1 to 0, write beside the match "Ippon gachi."

 

                              b.  there is no winner by points, write beside the match "Encho" until a

                                   point is granted in overtime by the judges.  Remember to record the

                                   winning point scored.

 

                                5.  Two warnings for the same thing, or chui ( ), constitute a 1/2 of a

                              point  or hansoku ().  Two 1/2 points of hansoku () against a

                              competitor constitute a full point for his/her opponent , recorded as

                              ( H ) hansoku.

                                                                                               

                        Remember, score keeping gives a record of the matches, but  it is not that

                        critical.  In other words, don't worry about minor mistakes.

 

RIBBONS (tasuki)

 

Persons putting on and taking off ribbons have the following responsibilities:

 

                        1.   Putting the ribbons on the next  two or three persons to compete. You must find

                               these persons either by sight or calling their names out loudly.  Persons not

                              responding to 3 loud calls will be considered forfeit.

 

                              As soon as the person is done competing, take off his/her ribbon.  You may leave it

                              on if that person is to fight again soon (within 1 or 2 matches) and will be the same

                              color.

 

                        2.  For team matches, put ribbons of the appropriate colors on each team member

                              before the team bows in. When putting ribbons on, make the tails hang at even

                              lengths.  Generally, the head court judge's (shushin) right hand is always the red ribbon side.  On the score sheet, the top person in a bracket will be red and the bottom person white.

 

                     

 

                        Each ribbon person should have a roster of the competitors' lineup. If you do not        have

                        one, ask the court coordinator for one.

 

                        Your job is very important to the smooth and efficient operation of     the taikai.  Persons

                        not ready to compete because they did not know they were next or they did not have a

                        ribbon can be alleviated by following the guidelines on this sheet.

SCORE / COLOR CARDS OR LIGHT BOXES:

Generally, the table scorekeepers will use flip cards or operate light boxes, flip over (expose to shinpan) one card or turn on one light of the appropriate color for each full point awarded by the head court judge. Remember to flip back all cards or turn off all lights before the beginning of each new match.

 

Referee's Announcement & Use of the Flags

 

                                                                                               

ANNOUNCEMENT	OCCASION	USE OF FLAGS
Commands of the Match
Hajime	Start of match
Yame	End of/stop in match	Both flags held straight up
Nihonme	Start of Nihonme (2nd Point)	One flag is brought down
Shobu	Resume match @ at 1pt to1pt	One flag is brought down
Encho; Hajime	Beginning of OT- extension
Shobu-ari	End of Match	One flag is brought down
Shobu-ari	Ippon-gachi  One point match win	Flag of winners side raised
Shobu-ari	Fusengachi  Victory without fighting	One flag upward 45° angle to the body
Hikiwake	A draw	Both flags held crossed overhead with red in front
Hansoku Ikkai	one Hansoku	One flag downward 45° angle to the body
Hansoku nikkai, Ippon-ari	Point given for 2 penalties	One flag downward 45° angle to the body, then one flag upward 45° angle to the body
Wakare	When tsuba-zeriai has come to a stalemate.  Match time is not stopped.	Raise both flags straight forward and then call Hajime a nd lower flags.
Gogi	Consultation of referees	Both flags are held in the right hand and raised up

 

Point  Announcement
Men-ari	Valid strike to Men	One flag upward 45° angle to the body
Kote-ari	Valid strike to Kote	One flag upward 45° angle to the body
Do-ari	Valid strike to Do	One flag upward 45° angle to the body
Tsuki-ari	Valid strike to throat or breas	One flag upward 45° angle to the body

 

 

ANNOUNCEMENT or TERM	OCCASION	USE OF FLAGS
Fouls and Other Terms
Hansoku	Committal of a Foul	One flag (or both) downward 45° angle to the body
Jogai	Penalty; out of bounds	One flag (or both) downward 45° angle to the body
Shinai hanashi	Letting go or losing one's shinai	One flag downward 45° angle to the body
Ashigarami	Tripping opponent	One flag downward 45° angle to the body
Boryoku	Violent and rough play	One flag (or both) downward 45° angle to the body
Migurushii-hikiage	Taking the point away	After bringing down the flag and wave 2 flags sideways
Torikeshi	Forfeit point, no Zanshin	One flag upward 45° angle, then down
Abstention		Flags crossed in front of lower body
Nashi	Refusing to recognize point	Flags lowered and waved back and forth in front of body
Kousei O Gaisuru Koui	Unsportsmanlike conduct	One flag upward 45° angle to the body
Kiken	Default	One flag upward 45° angle to the body
Fusei-yogu	Use of prohibited equipment	One flag upward 45° angle to the body