Category 2

Category 2

  1. Feigning, or exaggerating injury.
  2. Repeated exits from the competition area (JOGAI).
  3. Self-endangerment by indulging in behaviour, which exposes the contestant to injury by the opponent, or failing to take adequate measures for self-protection, (MUBOBI).
  4. Avoiding combat as a means of preventing the opponent having the opportunity to score.
  5. Clinching, wrestling, pushing, seizing or standing chest to chest, without attempting a throw or other technique.
  6. Techniques, which by their nature, cannot be controlled for the safety of the opponent and dangerous and uncontrolled attacks.
  7. Attacks with the head, knees, or elbows.
  8. Talking to, or goading the opponent, failing to obey the orders of the referee, discourteous behaviour towards the refereeing officials, or other breaches of etiquette.

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