RULES

of Kobudo Competition

KATA VERSION

Article I. Playground

1. Playground must have plain surface and be safety.

2. Playground must have additional dimensions, which are not preventing the free execution of KATA.

Article II. Official dressing form

1. Participants, Referee and filed judges must be in official dressing form, indicating in Appendix # 1.

2. Participants, dressing without strict accordance of the rules, should not be admitted to the competition.

3. For participants, dressing without strict accordance of the rules, is given one             minute to put themselves in correct form.

Article III. Organization of the competition

The following age categories are acceptable:

The individual Kata:

Teen-agers 10-11 years old, 12-13 years old;

Teen-agers 14-15, 16-17 years old;

Males 17 years old and over;

Girls 10-11, 12-13 years old;

Girls 14-15 years old

Females 17 years old and over

Team Kata:

Teen-agers 10-11 years old, 12-13 years old;

Teen-agers 14-15, 16-17 years old;

Males 17 years old and over;

Girls 10-11, 12-13 years old;

Girls 14-15 years old

Females 17 years old and over

The Kata competitions are held:

1.            with long Okinawa and Japanese kinds of agricultural tools;

2.            with short Okinawa and Japanese kinds of agricultural tools;

3.            supple Okinawa and Japanese kinds of agricultural tools

1. The individual kata competitions consisted of three cycles. There are 16 participants passing to second cycle, 8 participants – to third cycle. In third cycle the winner and places are determined as a result of competition.

Kata competitions can be held in form of individual or team matches. The team matches are held between groups, consisting three persons. The teams can be only male or only female.

The individual kata competitions consist of individual only male or only female   performance

The participants present the Okinawa and Japanese Kata using the agricultural tools. See below the list of these tools.

Kata are differed by level of complexity: regular kata, complicated kata and advanced kata.

10-11 years old sportsmen execute regular kata on competitions;

12-13 years old sportsmen execute regular and complicated kata on competitions;

14-15 years old sportsmen execute regular, complicated and advanced kata on competitions;

16-17 years old sportsmen execute complicated and advanced kata on competitions;

17 years old sportsmen and above execute complicated and advanced kata on competitions;

2. The team competitions. In team competitions each team should have three participants. Additional to three participants the reserve participant can be announced also being the member of team.

Before each cycle the representative of team should present the official application on official table determining the names of participants. The membership can be changed before each cycle. The team Kata competitions are appraised by points system – each team is awarded by points separately, winner is determined by larger amount of points.

The team kata competitions are held by next way:

The first cycle – the team executes Kata by it’s own choice, it is appraised by points system, 8 teams go to second cycle.

The second cycle — the team executes Kata by it’s own choice, it is appraised by points system, 4 teams go to second cycle.

The third cycle(final) — the team executes Kata by it’s own choice, except kata of the first and the second kata,  it is appraised by points system, and winner and main places are determined as a result.

Article IV. Referee team.

Kata competitions are provided by referee team consisting of : one Referee (Susin) and four corner Referees (Fukusin).

Kata refereeing is provided by referee team consisting of:  one Referee (Susin) and six corner Referees (Fukusin).

Referee Committee determines at the beginning each match the referee team, consisting of 7 or 5 referees.

Besides, to make the execution of KATA competition more simple, are selected the secretaries and informatory.

COMMENTS

— KATA referees sit down in the corners and two sides of playground, as this manner helps to watch the competitions in proper way. As far as possible, the referee team must consist of the representatives of different states and styles.

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Article V. Conduction of score.

1. Each participant indicates the mark in accordance with point system. Cards with indicated points are held in right hand.

2. When the secretary summarizes the points, received by each participant in   course of the circle, minimum and maximum points are not taken into account. If in any circle are fixed the equal number of points, collected by two and more   participants, to the total amount is added the minimum point, which is not taken   into account previously. If the is equal after this manipulations, to the total sum is added the maximum point.

COMMENTS

— sum of the points is not accumulated from circle to circle. Every circle is considered separately, as in the individual duel on KUMITE.

— to make the draw duels not be appeared very often, it is recommended to vary points widely, for example, in the first circle they should be varied from 5 to 7, in the second circle – from 6 to 8, and in the third – from 7 to 9.

— if for the participation in the 1 circle applied less then 16 applications, this circle can be missed, and competition can consist of two circles.

— Referee Committee determines the exact system of execution of each competition after the consultation with Organization Committee.

— in case of draw score the winner is determined in course of the additional KATA. If after the additional KATA the score remains draw, the winner is determined by the Referee Committee by the majority of voices.

Article VI. Mark’s criteria.

1. The basic criteria of Kata competition’s appraisal:

the technical skills of a participant;

the participant’s demonstration of  fighting spirit(Budo);

synchronism of participant’s actions in team competitions;

level of Kata complexity and level of risk during executing of elements.

The principal criteria of Kata competition’s appraisal:

Control of strength using by participant;

Control of concentration and relaxing of participant’s body;

Control by participant of speed and rhythm of actions

Positive and negative criteria of appraisal of Kata competitions. It’s impossible to value the Kata competitions high or not, the decision should be accepted according the tables 1-3

1. To determine the marks of individual participant or team the following criteria should be taken into account:

a) KATA should be executed skillfully and the participant should demonstrate the understanding of its principles.

b) Execution of KATA should demonstrate the correct way of attention concentration, force, good balance and correct breath.

c) Competition also should be valued by the other parameters:

2. Participant is disqualified in case, if he interrupted or alter KATA or he executes KATA, which is altered from the declared.

3. In team competition the all 3 participants execute KATA, facing to the Main Referee on the playground.

Table 1

Table 2

Table 3

RULES AND OBLIGATIONS OF INSTRUCTOR.

Article 1.

1. During the competitions the participants officially can have only one instructor.

Instructor is to have the registration card, which must be situated on the left side of the breast.

Article 2.

1. Instructor should keep calmness during the competitions, and be worthy. Instructor has not any right to cry, give consultations or explain his own opinion loudly and in unworthy manner.

Article 3.

1. Instructor must be in special place.

2. Instructor must not have the right to go on the territory of playground, excluding the situations, when it is required to replace the malfunctioning equipment in accordance the personal permission of referee.

Article 4.

1. Instructor gives protests in strict accordance with the Rules.

Article 5.

1. It is prohibited to discuss and criticize the decisions of referee.

2. If instructor infringes the above mentioned rules, Referee Committee has the right to apply the disciplinary punishment in accordance with the Rules.

For unworthy actions of instructor referee can apply penalties on the participant, up to disqualification.

Article 6.

1. The participation of members of Referee committee and other authorities as instructors in competition is prohibited.

CONDUCTION OF POINT

1. KATA Competitions consists of 3 circles. In first circle are selected the 16 participants, in the second – 8 participants and in the third circle is determined the winner and places taking up in final competition.

2. Each participant indicates the mark in accordance with point system. Cards with indicated points are held in right hand.

3. When the secretary summarizes the points, received by each participant in course of the circle, minimum and maximum points are not taken into account. If in any circle are fixed the equal number of points, collected by two and more participants, to the total amount is added the minimum point, which is not taken into account previously. If the is equal after this manipulations, to the total sum is added the maximum point, not taken into account previously. If after these manipulations the score will be draw, the winner will be determined by the total decision of referee.

COMMENTS

The sum of points is not accumulated from circle to circle. Each circle is considered separately as in individual duels on KUMITE.

In the first circle the participants have to demonstrate the compulsory Programme, including:

1. Hands’ kick technique;

2. Feet’s kick technique;

3. Throw technique;

4. Arm’s twisting and keeping technique.

         In the second circle the participants have to demonstrate the compulsory Programme, including along with compulsory Programme the traditional weapons’ possession technique (tonfa-jitsu, hunchaku-jitsu, sai-jitsu, kama-jitsu, etc.).

         In the third circle the participants have to demonstrate the optional Programme, including the traditional weapons’ possession technique, or techniques without weapons.

To make the draw duels not be appeared very often, it is recommended to vary points widely, for example, in the first circle they should be varied from 5 to 7, in the second circle – from 6 to 8, and in the third – from 7 to 9.

Referee Committee determines the exact system of execution of each competition after the consultation with Organization Committee.

VI. MARKS CRITERIA

1. To determine the marks of individual participant or team the following criteria should be taken into account:

a) Techniques should be executed skillfully and the participant should demonstrate the understanding of its principles.

b) Execution of techniques should demonstrate the correct way of attention concentration, force, good balance and correct breath.

c) Competition also should be valued by the other parameters.

COMMENTS

         When determine, for how many points should be reduces the mark due to mistake, it is recommended to do the following:

— For accidental confusion, interrupting the fluent execution of technique, which is quickly overcome, from the final mark is deducted the 0.1 point. For the short, but evident pause the mark is reduced on 0.2 point. The result of evident stop is disqualification.                   

 — Lost of balance for one second, when the participant, executing the technique, is makes the light sway but quickly takes the right position is lead to the reduction on 0.1-0.3 points. If lost of balance was more evident, but have been already overcome, the mark reduces on 0.2-0.4  points.

            Besides the other criteria is the following:

— the correct breath, the good demonstration of force, speed, calculation of time, balance and tension;

— sequence and correctness of positions:

a) the correct correlation of weight, in accordance with the executed technique;

b) the adequate tension in positions;

c) feet, firmly staying on the floor.

Technique should demonstrate:

a) accuracy;

b) correct and sequential execution of technique;

c) correct tension, concentration;

d) adequate understanding of martial use of technique;

Execution of techniques should demonstrate in whole:

a) steady concentration of attention;

b) contrast tension, breath and movement;

c) understanding of demonstrating techniques;

d) real, but not theatrical show of techniques.

APPENDIX 1

Article 1. OFFICIONAL DRESSING FORM

1. Referee and field judges have to be dressed in official dressing form, stipulating by the Referee Committee.

2. Official dressing form is as follows:

— black trousers;

— one colored black socks;

— white shirt with long sleeves;

— black bow-tie;

— black shoes without laces to work on the playground.

Article 2. NUNCHAKU

1. On the competition is allowed to use only officially acknowledged Nunchaku.

2. In height category up to 1.55 m are used so-called “junior” Nunchaku with 25 sm. length.

3. In height category over 1.55 m are used “adult” Nunchaku with 36 sm. length.

To avoid any injuries and accidents, the equipment should be in good, correct conditions and function properly.

4. Reserve equipment:

All participants must have the reserve equipment (Nunchaku, helmet, ets.). Equipment is always to be situated at hand (near the playground).

Article 3. PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (BOGU)

On the competitions is allowed to use only officially acknowledged protective equipment (BOGU):

— gloves (black);

— protective helmet (MEN)

— protective waistcoat (DO).

Article 4. PARTICIPANTS

Participants have to be dressed in official dressing form, indicating hereinafter:

— white kimono;

— dark blue waistcoat (haory);

— official belt;

— participant must not have metallic things, which can wound the opponent;

— helmet of stipulated type to protect the head;

— it is admitted to use the organization symbol (or logo) on the left side of the breast;

— use of the bandages and bands, because of body injuries should be approved be Referee Committee after the consultation in the Committee of Competition Doctor.

— in kumite competitions for women should be officially adopted the use of additional protective equipment.

Official list of Kata Kobudo

Long types

• BO:
• Shuji No Kon ShoShuji No Kon DaiKoshiki No ShujiSakugawa No Kon ShoSakugawa No Kon DaiSakugawa No Kon Chu

• Soeshi No Kon ShoSoeshi No Kon DaiShirotaru No Kon ShoShirotaru No Kon DaiSueyoshi No KonSesoko No Kon

• Yonekawa No KonKongo No KonTsukenboChinenshichanakaChatanyaraChounUrasueTsukensunakake

• EKU

• Chikin Sunakake no Eku
• RyuKyu Kobudo Tokushin No Eku.
• Sensei Chuck Chandler

Short type

• SAI:
• TsukenshitahakuHamahigaYaka

• Hantaguwa~KojoTawata

• ChatanyaraManji

• TUNFA:
• Hamahiga
• Yaraguwa

• Matsuhiga
• Ufuchiku

• KAMA:
• Tozan
• Kanigawa Sho
• Kanigawa Dai

• ТЕККО:
• Maezato

• TIMBE:
• Kanigawa

Flexible kata

• SOTSEKUN:
• Seihara
• Kobu
• Matayoshi nunchaku
• Maezato
• Nunchaku Sho
• Nunchaku Dai
• San Bon Nunchaku

• SANSOTSEKUN
• Sansotsekun no kata

• SURICHIN

• Nagai Kusari