Kumite (old version, 2015) → Вопрос №153
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KUMITE 2015 → ARTICLE 8: PROHIBITED BEHAVIOUR → EXPLANATION → XVI. It is important to understand that “Avoidi…
XVI. It is important to understand that “Avoiding Combat” refers to a situation where a competitor attempts to prevent the opponent having the opportunity to score by using time-wasting behaviour. The contestant who constantly retreats without effective counter, who holds, clinches, or exits the area rather than allow the opponent an opportunity to score must be warned or penalised. This often occurs during the closing seconds of a bout. If the offence occurs with ten seconds or more of the bout time remaining, and the contestant has no previous C2 warning, the Referee will warn the offender by imposing CHUKOKU. If there has been a previous Category 2 offence or offences, this will result in KEIKOKU being imposed. If however, there is less than ten seconds to go, the Referee will directly impose HANSOKU CHUI on the offender (whether there has been a previous Category 2 KEIKOKU or not). If there has been a previous Category 2 HANSOKU CHUI the Referee will penalise the offender with HANSOKU and award the bout to the opponent. However, the Referee must ensure that the contestant’s behaviour is not a defensive measure due to the opponent acting in a reckless or dangerous manner, in which case the attacker should be warned or penalised.