Sanbon

Sanbon (Three Points) is awarded for:

  1. Jodan kicks.
  2. Any scoring technique delivered on a thrown or fallen opponent.

Explanation

  1. Jodan kicks, jodan being defined as the face, head or neck.
  2. Any scoring technique which is delivered on an opponent
    who has been thrown, has fallen of their own accord, or is
    otherwise off their feet.

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