The meaning of "Hokuto" is the Big Dipper, and "ki" is flag.
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The meaning of "Hokuto" is the Big Dipper, and "ki" is flag. |
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A Summary of the Hokutoki Tournament Rules.
(From article 24 to 37 of the official rule book:12/10/1999.)
For details, please contact Daidojuku Headquarters.
| 1 | Any direct attack using a punch, kick, elbow, head butt, throw etc. which knocks the opponent out shall result in victory by IPPON (KO), the same for a successful choking or joint lock technique. |
| 2 | Face protectors must be worn and techniques are to be
executed with bare hands and feet.
*1. Fist supporters approved by committee may be used. *2. If hand wraps are used, they must not exceed 2 meters in length. |
| 3 | The match will not be stopped every time a technique connects in order to use the full time of each round to decide the outcome of the match (For exceptions see Article 24) |
| 4 | Hokutoki is a "well-rounded" contest which allows punches, kicks, and throws, as well as choking and joint lock techniques. A KIME after a throw is also recognized as an effective, and thus scorable, technique. (See Articles 28 and 30.) |
| 5 | Ground techniques (choking and joint lock techniques, as well as no-contact punches to the head from the mount position) are allowed twice, for a maximum of 30 seconds each technique, during the 3 minute rounds: original round, overtime, and double overtime, or rematch rounds. (See Article 4 note 4.) |
| 6 | In the case of a choking or joint locking technique, the chief referee will not award an IPPON, even though the technique appears to be effective, until the competitor signals "MAITTA" by tapping the mat, themselves, or their opponent with the hand or foot at least twice. Or, IPPON will be awarded if the competitor's opponent loses consciousness. (See Article 25 D.) |
| 7 | If the difference in Physical Index (height in cm plus weight in kg) is 20 or more, both competitors may kick to the groin. If the difference is 30 or more, attacks to the groin with a fist or open hand are allowed. Regardless, a groin protector must be worn.) (See Article 36 note 1.) |
| 8 | The winners of the competition are decided by a point system. From the division winners
the competitor with the most points (total points earned in the individual matches divided
by the number of matches) as determined by the point system. Winning by IPPON = 5 points. Winning by predominance of WAZA-ARI = 4 points. Winning by predominance of YUKOU = 3 points. Winning by predominance of KOKA = 2 points. Winning by default does not receive any points and is not counted in the total number of matches. In the open category competition, 3rd and 4th places, as well as 5th through 8th places are decided as stated above. |
| ATTENTION | "TAIRYOKU SHISHU" (PHYSICAL INDEX) is used in order to equalize the unfairness of
the weight system used in many fighting sports. Even today the weight system is used in striking sport competitions. Unfortunately a competitor who weighs the same as his opponent, but is shorter, has a potential disadvantage. For instance, in such sports as wrestling, and judo, the competitor's weight has much effect on the result of the match. But in striking sports such as boxing, muay thai, and karate, reach in relation to height has a strong effect on the outcome of the fight. As the Hokutoki has two aspects, grappling and striking, the PHYSICAL INDEX addresses this unfairness. For Example, a competitor who is 170 cm tall and weighs 80 kg is equal to an opponent who is 180 cm tall and weighs 70kg. |
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Competitors must wear a traditional Karate Gi, a face guard, a groin protector, and fist protectors. The face guard is made of reinforced plastic attached to a cushioned head gear. Fist protectors must be of the open glove kind, with cushioning and made of cloth. Hand wraps up to, but not exceeding, 2 meters are allowed. |
Hokutoki Photos: Daidojuku HQ sells Video tapes of the Hokutoki tournaments.
