Competitions consist of several disciplines. All of these disciplines illustrate certain parts of Japanese fighting tradition. Mix Kumite is a mixture of modern karate and judo. In Jujutsu Kata discipline the competitors are demonstrating techniques of Goshin Jutsu (self-defence) drawn from three main budo arts of Japan: judo, aikido and karate. In Kodachi and Choken disciplines, SHINBUDO contestants revive the old samurai sword fights (with short and long sword); in Sport Iai discipline the core of Iai (iaido, iaijutsu) technique is demonstrated. Jujutsu Mix Kumite is designed for overall ability. Jujustu Kata and sword disciplines can be used for adults too. 1. MIX KUMITE  Fight is divided into 3 rounds.  Each round 1 minute effective time, with 30 seconds breaks in between rounds. Round 1: Punches and kicks (ATEMI WAZA)  Stop Start System. Each well performed PUNCH or KICK is awarded one ( 1 ) point. The first one who makes THREE ( 3 ) points wins the round. If time is called, the competitor with the most points wins.   STRIKES PERMITTED (ALLOWED): a controlled back fist ( uraken ) to the side of the head all standing fist strikes to the body all standing kicks to the body Round 2: Throws and Takedowns (NAGE WAZA) One ( 1 ) Throw/Takedown wins the round.   Any takedown or a throw (slam-landing on back, buttocks or side) brings victory to the competitor.  Round 3: Groundfight (NE WAZA) Each hold (pinning) that lasts 10 seconds with control of the opponent, will be the end of round. Lock and chokes are allowed in ADULT categories (standard judo chokes and elbow locks). After the end of the third round, winner of the whole match will be a competitor who has won more rounds. If one competitor wins first two rounds, third round will not be executed. In case of a draw, competitors will repeat the round which has ended without a winner. Course of the match  Fight begins from standing position, with strikes. Each well executed strike (strong, precise, clean, loud, and unblocked) will be awarded with 1 point. After each strike MR stops the fight. Simultaneous strikes (aiuchi) will not be scored. Round ends once one of competitors collects THREE points, or after 1 minute effective time, or competitor is unable to carry on. Round can also end without the winner (no points or 2:2, or 1:1 in 1 minute effective time). After the end of the first round, competitors will remove their protective equipment during the break. This round will be same as judo standing fight ("judo wrestling"). Any throw or takedown will be sufficient for victory in the round. Round can also end without the winner. After the end of second round and new 30 seconds break, competitors will kneel down in seiza (30cm or 1 foot distanced), facing each other, to start the ground fight. Any hold (pining) which lasts 10 seconds will be considered an Ippon. Seniors may use chokes and elbow locks to force the opponent to tap out and this wins the round. SENIORS PLEASE NOTE: A referee in the interest of safety can also stop the round and award a tap-out, if they think the opponent would go unconscious or have a broken arm.  Generally, in this round only judo rules will be applied (i.e. no hands over the face of the opponent, etc.). Also, a "Rear hook" from above or underneath is considered valid control. Once the hold is established, MR starts to count loudly to 10 (in Japanese). Warnings during ground fight will be given without breaking opponents.  After the end of third round, MR will announce Nokachi ("Win") or Hikiwake ("Drawn"). In case of Hikiwake, competitors will repeat the round which has ended without winner. If the first two rounds end as HIKIWAKE, third round will not have a time limitation, competitors will fight until the winner is decided. COMMENTS: Mix Kumite rules are safe and simple. They are created withe the KISS principle ("Keep It Safe & Simple"). In Mix Kumite it is always clearly visible what is happening and who is winning. Refereeing is simple and number of referee's errors is reduced to minimum. It is relatively easy to prepare even the youngest ones for these competitions. Rules are testing all three major areas of KUMITE (and fighting skills in general) : striking arts, throwing arts and ground fight grappling. Winning in a round is achieved quickly. In case of no techniques, rounds are ended after 1 minute effective time. These facts reduce the importance of physical strength and endurance in achieving victory.    2. JUJUTSU KUMITE Fighting rules for adults age 16 and above   UNIFORM traditional gi (kimono) 1 red belt and 1 white belt WEIGHT DIVISIONS - INDIVIDUALS: Male. -65. -75. -85. -95. +95 Female. -55. -65. +65 WEIGHT DIVISIONS - TEAM: Each team must consist of 2 males and one female: MALE:  -80kg,  + 80kg FEMALE: open weight   PROTECTION: karate style hand mitts (mandatory) mouth guard (mandatory) groin guard males (mandatory) groin guard females (optional) kick boots + shin pads (mandatory) or shin/instep pads (mandatory) CONTEST TIME: 1 x 3 min round individuals 1 x 2 min round each team member SCORING: Back fist (uraken) is the only head strike permitted (to the side of the head only) any hand (te) strike to the body any kick (geri) to the body any throw or take down.   Time permitted from first grip is 12 seconds, the first 2 seconds allows fighters to strike once. 10 seconds in the grip is then permitted to throw. If the grip is broken the REFEREE will call STOP then CARRY ON. any pin (osaekomi) any elbow lock only (hiji) whilst in newaza strangle (shimewaza) whilst in newaza Time permitted in NEWAZA is 30 seconds. The referee can stop the fighters if nothing is happening. POINTS SCORED: 1 (one) point for any hand (te) strike also any kick (geri) to make contact to legal target 2 (two) points for any combination of good strikes 1 (one) point for a weak throw or take down 2 (two) points for a strong safe throw 2 (two) points for any pin (osaekomi) which is held for 10 seconds Victory for a submission from a legal hiji or shimewaza Referee can stop a contest for safety and award points/victory.   OFFICIALS: 2 (two) referees 1 (one) time/score keeper Both referees score. For a contestant to score any points both must score same player. If both score different points then the lowest point is awarded. 1 mat referee will give commands and also take charge of safety on the mat (tatami). 1 table referee, will score and pass information to score keeper.   3. JUJUTSU KATA Competition is done in concurrence of pairs, consisting members from same age category. There will be following divisions: 1. Kids - all age 10 and younger        2. Boys - age 11-15    3. Girls and mix pairs - age 11-15  4. Seniors female and mix pairs            5. Seniors male   Pair of contestants will perform self-defences against 4 (FOUR) attacks. Structure of these four attacks must be following: 1 - one hand strike or leg kick 2 - one hold (on hand, collar, shoulder, hair, etc.)  3 - one embracing (around neck, torso, above hands, under hands...)  4 - one knife or club attack Each defensive action must contain one (and only one!) throw, with initial block and/or strikes or attacks on kyusho points, and with finishing control (lock, choke, hold or finishing strike). EACH PAIR OF CONTESTANT WILL BE KNOW AS RED TEAM AND WHITE TEAM After the draw has been made to decide who goes first, then the following will be: First pair will perform their four attacks and defences. Type of strikes and method of defence will be a choice of competitors. Upon the end of presentation from the first pair. Second pair will perform their defences. Once both pairs are done, three (3) referees decide by vote of flags which pair had the best presentation. Best pair goes to the next round of competition.     4. SPORT KENJUTSU Competition is done in individual concurrence. Age categories are same as for Jujutsu Kata. There are three main sword disciplines in SHINBUDO: Kodachi (short sword), Choken (long sword) and Iai (fight with one fast draw and cut). Goals of match Victory is achieved by winning TWO ( 2 ) or THREE ( 3 ) points.  Hitting on ANY part of opponent's body (including legs and arms).  Length of a fight is 2 minutes.  Victory can be also achieved after disqualification of the opponent, or if he/she is incapable of continuing with fight due to accidental injury, exhaustion, etc.  Some important rules 1. KODACHI Short sword can be held in any traditional way; free hand can hold the tip of the "blade". Block with free hand are allowed. If one contestant performs simultaneously block and a counter-strike, he/she wins the match. If a contestant only blocks with his hand, Referee will announce "Kabaite" - meaning "wounded hand": that contestant will have to put his/her forearm behind their back and no longer use it for blocking, until the end of match or first aiuchi.  2. CHOKEN  All techniques (guards, strikes) must be performed with both hands on handle (ryote, or morote). 3. IAI  Goal of Iai is to make one single draw from the tube placed under the belt (scabbard, "saya") and immediate strike/cut. This "nukitsuke/kiritsuke" action has to be done in one single fast move. Tube must not leave the belt! If one misses the opponent, he/she can either try to block the opponent's cut, or run out the fighting area (but receives a warning and next offence the opponent gets a point), or try to approach the opponent and prevent him/her from drawing their sword even by holding his/her hand.