A r t i c l e 2 1 . S c o r i n g
1. Scores are as follows:
a) IPPON (one point);
b) WAZA-ARI (half point).
2. The areas of attacks are defined as follow:
a) JODAN means the neck and head area;
b) CHUDAN means the front, side and back of the body area.
3. A score is awarded when a technique is performed according to the following criteria to a scoring
area:
a) proper execution and power of the technique;
b) proper distance and timing;
c) correct posture and proper frame of mind;
d) concentrated mind and spirit;
e) execution to the proper target.
4. A score depends on effectiveness of a technique.
5. IPPON is awarded when one of the well-controlled techniques (TSUKI, KERI, UCHI, etc.) has
satisfied the criteria of “one killing blow” (IKKEN HISSATSU). The whole body must be fully utilized to
produce dynamic and extremely strong techniques.
6. IPPON is awarded for:
a) explosively powerful OI ZUKI or OI GERI;
b) successfully evading an attack while executing an effective counterattack (DEAI);
c) knocking the opponent off balance (KUZUSHI WAZA) and executing an effective attack;
d) a consecutive series of attacks that all reach their target (RENZOKU WAZA);
e) the opponent is without any defense.