THE JUDGE´S FLAG SIGNALS
Note that, Judge #1 and #4, will hold the red flag in the right hand and Judge #2 and #3 will hold the flag in the left hand. For kata Judge #1, 2, and 5 will have the red flag in their right hand – Judge # 3 and 4 in the left.
YUKO
WAZA-ARI
IPPON
FAULT
Warning of a foul. The appropriate flag is waved in a circle, then a Category 1 or 2 signal is made.
CATEGORY 1 OFFENCE
The flags are crossed and extended with the arms straight or towards AKA (AO) depending on who the offender is.
JUDGE SEATING POSITION
CATEGORY 2 OFFENCE
The Judge points the flag with arm bent.
JOGAI
Tapping the floor with the flag.
KEIKOKU
HANSOKU CHUI
HANSOKU CHUI