Referee and Judges Training
29th May 2005

The second and final Referee and Judges Training course of 2005 took place on 29th May 2005 at National Headquarters.

Master Steve Ronketti referees a practice bout between adult 1st Ji red belts. Wayne Parsons (Sussex) in the foreground signals he did not see the point scored by using the 'eyes covered' signal to the Referee. William Grove (HQ) in the far right corner signals blue no score. Final outcome from all four judges (remaining two judges scoring blue) and the Referee's decision is blue scores 1 point.

The day was very well attended and it was pleasing to see Duan grades and red belts attending, some who had not been able to attend the first course held the previous month.

Croydon Instructor Nick Evagorou (2nd Duan) referees boys 7th Ji practice bout. Notice Nick is standing in ping ma bu (horse-stance) as it is important when Refereeing small children to keep at their height in order to see all points scored.

Regional instructors invited ji grade students to attend, in addition to Duan grades and 1st Ji red belts, in order to provide sparring practice for the referees and judges. Several ji grades took part.

Jason Woodhams (3rd Duan) from Sussex blows the whistle for the farn chorng duan chuen chee (reverse middle punch) scored under the guard of the opponent on the left.

The younger students were invited to spar in the first hour of the three-hour course. They all put maximum effort into their bouts to give judges a realistic practice session before the championships.

This punch was too far away to score but had good attacking momentum and the necessary harn (shout).

Thiau chean chuai ti (Jump front kick) just about to land.
This would score two points but was blocked by the opponent on the left. All jumping kicks can score two points!

Another jumping kick - on the ascent - from Danielle Young (HQ) v. Amy Howard (HQ). Amy has just finished sia duan tang (low block) on the left side and prepares to block Danielle's left leg with her right arm.

Some Duan grades were invited to perform judging duties for the first time, whilst others had many years experience.

Laura Askell (3rd Duan) from Strood Referees boys ji grades -
retreating and blocking roundhouse kick and punch.

Laura Askell (3rd Duan) watching closely.
The Referee must try to keep in a good position where s/he can see the action at all times. It is good practice for the Referee to position themselves on both sides of the opponent to give a fair and equal view of the sparring. In the picture above the chuan ti (roundhouse kick) is blocked but looks like it has just penetrated the guard of the opponent by surpassing the elbow line - a decision for the Referee!

Master Steve Ronketti refereeing men's 1st Ji red belts practice bout.
Kicking is not allowed below the belt line.
The chuan ti (roundhouse kick) executed by the opponent to the left of the picture above has not been blocked by the opponent. As the kick ascends the foot will reach above the belt to the left side of the retreating opponent.

This is a good sia duan tang (low block) on the outside of the kicking opponent on the right of the picture. This movement could spin the opponent round to his right putting the student on the left in a more advantageous position. However - students must be careful not to grab or hold the leg as this is not permitted.

After adult ji grade bouts, Duan grades were selected by Grandmaster Loke to provide more senior judges with black belt sparring practice.

Master Siew Ying Loke referees.

The Duan grade bouts were fast-moving as always!

Here the left punch has penetrated the opponent's guard and so would be scored.

Instructor Tony Sellen (3rd Duan) spins round to his left to execute spin back kick but this has been intercepted by his opponent who was going for the roundhouse kick!

3rd Duan's Chris Wright v. Jason Woodhams - Referee Laura Askell.

Jason Woodhams high chuan ti (roundhouse kick) is evaded by Chris Wright moving back and extending his left hand for an open handed block if required. Note: whilst open handed blocking is permitted, open-hand attacking techniques are strictly forbidden.

Instructor Nick Evagorou referees, observed by Senior Masters Panel: Master Butterworth, Master Cook, Grandmaster Loke and Master Goward.
Here the opponent on the left tries sang duan chuen chee (high punch) - this is blocked with an open hand block (left hand) whilst the right hand delivers a low counter punch on the right.

If you want to refresh your memory or learn about the sparring rules, check with your instructor and/or see our 'Competitions' pages index where a pdf file covering the rules can be downloaded.

Tang Sou!

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