Competition Hand Calls
Bowing In
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Procedure
The competitors bow to the center official, then eachother (Bow In). Fighters are set into position to fight (Fighters Ready) until the center referee gives the command to begin the match (Begin).
Point Calls
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Procedure
When making the hand call for "POINT" the Center Referee will raise the appropriate arm/hand at a 90 degree angle at the same time as the Side Referees. "TWO POINT" calls are made by extending two fingers out on the hand held at 90 degrees. When making the hand call for "NO POINT:, the Center Referee extends both hands downward into an "X".
Foul Calls
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Procedure
When making the hand call for "FOUL", the Center Referee will bring his closed fist and hand together simultaneously then circle the appropriate arm/hand in the air before pointing in the direction of the competitor that made the foul.
Contact Calls
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Procedure
When making the hand call for "CONTACT", the Center Referee will bring his closed fist and hand together simultaneously then point his arm/hand in the direction of the competitor that made the contact.
