kosen rules

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Kosen Grappling

In the Kosen competition, there are not many restrictions on practicing "Newaza" (ground work). Kosen

judo is what was first described as the strongest fighting art in the world from 1914 through to 1950s it has

made a strong come back due to the UFC MMA styles events. Kosen Judo is not judo one sided so that

grappling & Jujutsu codes are able to compete without the restriction of knowledge or fear of been thrown for

ippon (win), with an emphasis on Hikikomi - or pulling your opponent to the ground. Ne-waza is used by all

grappling codes, of course safety is first, this is a fast method of grappling that I hope you embrace and try.

1) The Tournament Director reserves the right to abandon, amalgamate or disqualify any person, weight

division or category where sufficient members are not present, or acting in an unjust manner these guidelines

are to ensure that the event is on time and with out delays. 2) Where high numbers are seen for a division the

draw will be run as a knock out. 3) Once weigh in is closed there is no entry. 4) Where a player is competing on

another mat area at the time they are called, (3 times) your bout will be put back once only, if you fail to show

for the 2nd

time you will be disqualified. 5) All players are to sign wavier to compete in Kosen grappling events.

The rules are set to ensure the safety of all competitors No exceptions.

1: Weight Divisions: Men: U/73 kg, U/81 kg, U/90 kg, U/100 kg, O/100

Women: U/50 kg, U/63 kg, U/70kg, O/70kg

Boys & Girls u/16: U/45, U/50kg, U/60, U/73kg, U/81kg, O/81kg

Boys & Girls u/13: u/35kg, u/45kg, u/55kg, u/65kg, u/70kg, o/70k

Boys & Girls (starting at 7)-u/10: u/27kg, u/35kg, u/45kg, u/55kg, o/55kg

Weigh in times: under AMAC 8.30am-9am under KJA 7am.7.30am close

no acceptance after closing time

2: Match times: Men & Women 3 minutes kids 2min?. Novice, (no previous contests). Depending on

numbers.

3: Dress Regulations & Safety Guards: All players are to wear the traditional Gi / judo / jujutsu

uniform. Mouth-guard, groin protectors are optional.

4: Scoring Victory:

Forced tap out by submission either by (choke, arm lock & straight leg-lock) Disqualification of opponents who leave the red area 3 times.

Opponent taps out or yells out stop.

No score obtained a draw

Referees discretion to the safety of the players.

Finals only advantage score win, given after golden score match by the center judge

Scoring

EXAMPLE 1: either standing or ground

To score 1, 2 or 3 points, if a player leaves the contests safety area (red)

either by rolling outor stepping out accidentally 3 times they are

disqualified under sumo rule from that match maximum points 3 awarded.

EXAMPLE 2: To score 10 points, a player wins by submission either by

(choke, arm locks & straight leg-lock).

EXAMPLE 3: where a player accidentally places a

hand on the face (no intent) during action, you stop &

warn them no penalty is given if the same incident

occurs during action, you stop them penalty is

given. If the incident occurs a 3rd

time they are

disqualified under illegal techniques& 10pts is

awarded to the other player. Center referee uses

discretion


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EXAMPLE 4: If a player leaves the mat under SUMO rule by force / avoidance or attempting

to throw or roll out of hold (standing or ground) at any time during the match the player is

warned of his mistakes and is penalized 1 point for each time. 3 warnings is disqualification from

that match.

Stepping out Rolling out

Stepping out

NOTE: All Throws, sweeps, take downs, pass guard, rear

mounts & controls will NOT score, only submissions will

be awarded full points.

The referee controls the match, (like in Judo) but (dose not)

yell out points scored (like jujutsu), unless player leave the

mat. He is assisted by 1 time keeper and 1 table operator that

writes the points on the draw sheet at the end of the match.

At the end of the match the points decide the winner.

Golden ONLY score applies where 2 players are on equal pts or where the center judge makes

the final decision as a result of golden score match is un-scored, winner awarded by continues

advancements only. (Only used in finals)

5: Ground & Standing techniques

A) Legal

All strangles with / without GI. All hold-downs (judo/jujitsu/wrestling.) All throws, sweeps,

takedowns. All Arm / straight leg locks. (Ok to use)

Four finger only lock (ok)


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Placing your shin across throat is aloud as long as your foot is in full contact with the mat

Placing your forearm across the throat is aloud as long as your hand is in contact with their shoulder.

Scarf hold is aloud; this is under IJF, Jujutsu and wrestling, as long as there is no lifting to crank.

Rear naked choke is aloud

Variation of a safe reverse Rear naked choke is aloud: There is no pressure on the neck due Not

having legs wrapped around the player & stretching them out.


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B) Illegal

(You will be disqualified if you do any of the below (no warning is given)

No Heal locks. No rotation of any joints (legs, foot or hand)

No neck cranks of any kind. If a player uses his leg from closed guard to stretch out another player

to apply the neck crank, no warning is given. You will be disqualified

No throwing a player onto No hands / fingers on the face. NO striking, you will be disqualified

your knee.


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Illegal you will be disqualified

No throwing opponent on head / neck NO Head butting in a striking manner

NO Slamming a player to the ground. You will be disqualified if you slam a player out for sumo rule

NO leg twining: OK NO elbow in throat. Illegal act youwill be disqualified

NO knee in throat Illegal act you will be disqualified


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Illegal

Holding / bending / twisting less then 4 fingers is illegal you will be disqualified

ADDITIONAL ILLEGAL TECHNIQUESNo Spine or neck pressure

No face contact at all

No using neck / head to aid technique.

Nothrows / sweeps that risk injuryNO Biting, Scratching & pinching

NO Poking or eye gouging with any part of the body

Any un-sportsman like behaviour (Bad language, disrespecting any official / representatives of AMAC,KJA nsw & IKA)

6: Disqualification:

3 warnings & your out of contest, for any of the above illegal techniques that are seen to be

deliberate & with in tent to harm another player.

Un sportsman like behaviour, bad language, bringing the sport in to disrepute.

Any false information supplied on your medical form, membership registration form, & contest

registration form.

If a player leaves the mat by force or avoidance at any time during the match the player is

warned of his mistakes and is penalizes 1 point for each time. 3 warnings is Disqualification

from that match.

7: Juniors & Seniors:

The Tournament Director reserves the right to abandon, amalgamate any weight division or category

where sufficient members are not present at the time of completing the draw (4wks prior to the event

starting) and will advise those effected of changes. Juniors aged 7 and up can compete in the Kosen

Judo grappling. Under strict conditions and guidelines rules & only if agreed by the director can a 10yr

old enter U13 or U16 enter seniors divisions, this is for safety and must be controlled.

Contest coordinator: Po Box 501 Wollongong 2520. NSW. Fx: 0242274519. Ph: 0412729938. email: [email protected]

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