I-Karate GLOBAL Competition Rules PARA-KARATE

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I-Karate GLOBAL V2016-22

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ART. 1- INTRODUCTION ACTIONPLAN ART. 2- VENUE ART. 3- PREPARATION ART. 4- COMPETITION AREA – COMFORTREFEREE – JUDGE-JURY ART. 5- OFFICIAL DRESSCODE ART. 6- I-KATA OPERATION OF MATCHES ART. 7- I-KUMITE OPERATION OF MATCHES ART. 8- CATEGORIES AND CLASSIFICATION ipc approved, non-approved ART. 9- ASD CATEGORY A (rookie) ART. 10- INTELLECTUAL IMPAIRMENT CATEGORY I (rookie-masters) ART. 11- PHYSICAL IMPAIRMENT CATEGORY P (rookie-masters) ART. 12- VISION IMPAIRMENT CATEGORY V (rookie-masters) ART. 13- WHEELCHAIR USERS CATEGORY W (rookie-masters) ART. 14- TEAM EVENTS (rookie) ART. 15- LAYOUT OF THE I-KUMITE-KATA COMPETITION AREA ART.16- OFFICIAL KATA LIST

SHOTOKAN Eric Bortels Chairman & Technical Director

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GOJU-RYU Franck Duboisse Treasure & Assistant Technical Director

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KYOKUSHINKAI Koen Spitaels Secretary & Assistant Technical Director

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I-Karate GLOBAL V2016-22 ARTICLE 1: INTRODUCTION I-karate GLOBAL competition is intelligently, save, accessible, designed and adapted to meets the needs of every disabled person I-karate GLOBAL is unique in that is an athlete-centered system. The competition system also serves as a I karate training system The competition system was created after many years of teaching martial arts to people with disabilities. Eric Bortels, one of the founder members of the I-Karate GLOBAL, was the first to develop this format for disability martial arts training and competitive I-karate in order to integrate martial arts training into physical education programmes for disabled people. It is his belief that I-karate athletes should not compete in free-fighting bouts until adequate protection and safeguarding of the athlete is in place I-karate practitioners who participate in I-kumite learn competitive strategy to deploy their favourite techniques in various combinations with correct timing and distance timing in order to demonstrate the control, self-discipline and skill of the athlete. Those who participate in I-kata learn complicated sequences of movement which are a form of moving meditation as well as being physically challenging Whilst it is very important to foster a strong fighting spirit to win matches, all I-karate competitions will be organized based on the following principles: 1. Safety and Safeguarding are paramount. Every effort must be made to prevent injuries 2. Any martial art, style of art or federation is welcomed into the I-Karate GLOBAL. 3. Every athlete with a disability must be allowed to participate, achieve and enjoy the feeling that achievement brings 4. Every disabled athlete is an individual with individual needs 5. People with a disability are coached to think, move and use their breathing at the same time 6. Participants and competitors shall have an adapted pathway to advance through the belt levels and be offered the opportunity to join a mainstream martial arts group 7. Athletes with a degenerative condition must be given opportunities to participate and achieve goals.

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I-Karate GLOBAL V2016-22 ARTICLE 2: VENUE

1. The organizing country National Federation will provide the athlete with details of flights, connections, suitable hotels, and programmed detail 2. Transport to the location of the competition can be arranged by the organizing party 3. The facility must be fully accessible to disabled people and must offer accessible parking There will be at least 2 persons to obtain this private parking area 4. There should be at least two toilets wide enough for a wheelchair user. Sufficient toilets must be provided depending upon the number of inscriptions, for toilet there should be a mobile hoist available 5. There should be a split up or separate entrance for competitors 6. There should be a Warming Up Area divided into Classification Categories 7. There should be a Quiet Room available 8. There should be a separate medic room.

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I-Karate GLOBAL V2016-22 ARTICLE 3: PREPARATION

1. Prior to the competition all athletes will be provided with a Classification Form to complete in order to notify the I karate of their disability and IQ level in the case of a learning disability 2. Athletes will be provided with a Medical History Form which will be sent to the I karate official Doctor or handed to the Disability Control Desk on the competition day. In the case of an emergency or medical issue the Doctor will be able to correctly deal with the issue 3. Every athlete/attendant is obliged to fill in the form for use of photographic and/or video consent (agree or deny) 4. The Medical Team will consist of at least one Official Doctor and two Official Nurses who will have first aid equipment with them. 5. At the entrance to the competition the Official Doctor and an I-karate GLOBAL technical adviser (classifier) will determine the category and classification of each athlete through a consultation 6. Consultation may be a medical examination, observation, practical test or conversation. 7. Competitors in category learning difficulties can show their classification (IQ level) obtained in their Home Country 8. Every competitor must be an I-karate member, be insured and bear a current official I-karate Global Membership Book which must be shown at the Disability Control Desk prior to the start of the competition 9. At the entrance every competitor, coach, carer and buddy will receive a participation card and on that card is mentioned the name, number of classification , the symbol for their impairment and the category; Sticker with the name on the left chest of the karate gi. Orange boll White hart Green clubs Blue raindrop Yellow star

intellectual impairment walker vision impairment walker physical impairment walker autism spectrum disorder no classification all wheelchair users combined with the impairment above

10. The organization cannot be held responsible for any injuries. Every competitor needs to have his own insurance with their own National Federation. Without valid insurance cover, participation will be denied 11. Every athlete must be accompanied by a personal attendant wearing a tracksuit who will take care of the athlete. This attendant will receive free entry to the competition and must be notified to the Disability Control Desk at inscription together with the Buddy (Buddy only for wheelchair user) 12. The personal attendant must be over the age of 18 and is responsible for the athlete during the whole competition. The attendant will know the background of the athlete person and be aware of any possible medication 13. For every Classification Category there will be several Officials at the entrance who will guide the athletes to: the toilets, competition area, changing room, Warming Up Area, this area is divided into Categories provided with two Coaches who prepare the athlete their specific program before performing 23-Jul-15

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14. The Medical Team will be informed of the times and competition areas on which the athletes will compete and the competition organiser will hand over the personal information in a map of every athlete to the Medical Team in chronological order before the competition starts. 15. All participants must respect the I-Karate GLOBAL Code of Behaviour. Inacceptable behaviour from the participant or from the attendant will result in immediate disqualification. 16. Potential complaints and complaints must be handed over in a written form to the main table. The complaints will be dealt with immediately. Direct complaints towards the referee will not be allowed and will lead to disqualification

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I-Karate GLOBAL V2016-22 ARTICLE 4: COMPETITION AREA

1. The competition area must be flat and devoid of hazard. 2. The competition area will be : (art.15p.31) for kumite: square composed of 1m x 1m puzzle mats, of WKF approved type, with sides of eight or seven meters with an additional two meters on all sides as a safety area. There additionally will be a clear safety area of two meters on each side. for kata wheelchair athletes: no mats, with sides taped of eight meters with an additional two meters on all sides as a safety area. There additionally will be a clear safety area of two meters on each side. The kata and kumite floor are attached 3. Two parallel lines each one meter long, must be drawn at a distance of one and a half meters from the center of the competition area for positioning of the competitors 4. I-Karate GLOBAL athletes will always start with kata and will be followed by kumite, The wheelchair users will switch floors. The floor with no mats will be attached to the floor with puzzle mats 5. There will be a Judge and Referee meeting before the start of every competition 6. There will be a judge and referee training the day before the competition (national-international) 7. Every competition area will be provided with a Match Supervisor, four Judges, a Referee, a Comfort Referee, assistant Comfort Referee a Scorekeeper and Timekeeper at the Official Score Table 8. There will be at least one official at the warming up area who brings the athletes in group to the prescribed competition area. This person needs to be provides with all the list of athletes. 9. Every competition area will be provided with red and blue piece of belt max.40 cm, mitts red and blue, icons, a flipchart with the classification the same than the warming up area and followed by the names 10. Every competition area will be provided with a Caller who will ensure that athletes are collected from the Warming Up Area by the official. They will be collected in group at the warming up area. All callers needs to be provided with a microphone. 11. Four Judges will be seated at the corners of the mat inside the safety area. Each judge will be equipped with a red and a blue flag and a set of Official I-Karate GLOBAL Point Cards 12. The Match Supervisor will be seated just outside the safety area, and to the left or right of the Referee who is seated on the other side of the mat facing the score table. He will be equipped with a red and a blue flag and a whistle 13. The score keeper and timekeeper will be seated at the Official Score Table 14. There are 6 judges and 2 comfort referee’s on every floor (maximum of 2 on each floor of the organizing country) The comfort Referee and the comfort assistant Referee will accompany the athletes to the competition area and guide them to Red or Blue position. The role of this two Referees is to always be on hand to assist the athletes as required. This 2 Referees controlling the actions on the Competition Area and controls the participants at that moment. 23-Jul-15 copyright 7|Page

I-Karate GLOBAL V2016-22 Comfort referee: 1 or 2 comfort referees on every floor as their impairment Needs to comfort the athlete Needs to know the athlete. The assistant Referee can be switched on the spot The first to handle the dignity of the athlete Makes calls to the doctor in case of emergency Ensures that athletes do not hurt themselves Communicates with the athletes in a normal and understanding way Acts in case off aggression Is allowed to restart the game again Can overrule all of the judges to restart but cannot decide the winners Referee can take the role of buddy against any athlete if required The Assistant Referee will assist the Referee as required Coaches can be seated behind the competitor outside the competition, safety area, When they compeed, they can go on their respective sides at the side of the tatami next to the official table. In case of wheelchair athletes there are 2 floors connected one with mats ono without mats. The referees and judges will always start with kata and then move to the floor with mats for kumite. When are you an official I-Karate comfort referee: You are an I-trainer You know the kata and kumite systems I-karate Global uses at the competition You can accompany an I-athlete in a correct manner see the tasks above “Comfort referee” You respect the decisions of the judges and referee If approved by I-Karate Global you receive an I-Karate GLOBAL pin.

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When are you an official I-karate judge: You are an official judge in your federation You followed the introduction course the day before the competition You are a judge and or referee the next day You follow a theoretical course with a responsible from the I-commission The next I-competition you will be evaluated If accepted by your federation you receive an I-Karate GLOBAL pin.

Jury: The organization is responsible for a visible place of the jury table. Looking over the competition floors. At this table sits a least 1 doctor , medical manager ( classifier ), technical manager ( classifier ) representative WKF of the organizing country. This table contains the day program , the category’s with the names of the participants and a secure map with the medical history of the I-athlete for the doctor to view. (the competitors in this map will be ranked by floor and in time ) Looking at this table , the technical manager ( classifier ) and medical manager ( classifier ) ensure that the regulations are complied with and the classification by category . They alone are able to move the I-athlete to another category suitable to their impairment and are also able to disqualify a person if the person has not a limitation as prescribed in the category. EXPLANATION: I.

There must be no obstacles within one meter of the safety area's outer perimeter.

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The Puzzle mats used should be non-slip where they contact the floor but have a low coefficient of friction on the upper surface. They should have a minimum thickness of 30mm. The Mat Supervisor must ensure that mats do not move apart during the competition, since gaps cause injuries and constitute a hazard. They must be of approved I-Karate GLOBAL.

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I-Karate GLOBAL V2016-22 ARTICLE 5: OFFICIAL DRESSCODE 1. Contestants and their coaches must wear the official uniform as herein defined. 2. The Referee Commission may disbar any official or competitor who does not comply with this regulation. REFEREES AND JUDGES 3. Referees and Judges must wear the official uniform of their organization but with a light green tie delivered by I-karate Global. This uniform must be worn at all I-karate tournaments. If the judge pass his examination for I-karate judge he receives an I karate Global pin. The badge must be detached on the tie. 4. The official uniform for I-karate GLOBAL will be as follows: Comfort referee: A white karategi jacket with long black sport trousers no labels no marks, no shoes. Official Referee and judges: a withe vest short leaves with the I-logo on the left chest, Blue Overgi Jacket, long black trousers suit no labels allowed. Green tie. (while seated during judging the Jacket has to be put out) Female Referees and Judges may wear a hairclip.

CONTESTANTS 5. Contestants must wear a white Karate gi without stripes, piping or personal embroidery. The length of the jacket must be sufficient to cover the buttocks when worn with an obi (belt) but must not be more than three-quarters thigh length. The sleeve must be loose and cover at least half of the forearm and no longer than the bend of the wrist. Sleeves may not be rolled up. The length of the trousers (which must be loose fitting) must come at least half way down the lower leg but not below the anklebone. Trouser legs must not be rolled up. The obi (belt) must be tied in the appropriate manner to prevent the jacket falling open. 6. The national emblem or LOGO I-karate Global or flag of the country can be worn on the breast of the jacket and may not exceed an overall size of 12cm by 8cm . Only the original manufacturer’s labels may be displayed on the gi. In addition, identification issued by the Organizing Committee may be worn on the back. 7. The Karate gi must be clean and any damage safely repaired. One contestant must wear a red sign and the other a blue sign over their own belt as directed by officials. The red and blue lint must be around five centimeters wide and of a length of 40 cm. The sign are to be of plain red and blue color, without any personal embroideries. 23-Jul-15

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I-Karate GLOBAL V2016-22 8. Notwithstanding paragraph 1 above, the Executive Committee may authorize the display of special labels or trademarks of approved sponsors. 9. Female competitors must wear a plain white T-shirt beneath the Karate jacket, also allowed for male competitors. 10. Wheelchair users are permitted to wear I –Karate GLOBAL Chaps in place of karate gi trousers 11. Contestants must keep their hair clean and cut to a length that does not obstruct smooth bout conduct. Hachimaki (headband) will not be allowed. Should the Referee consider any contestant's hair too long and/or unclean, he may disbar the contestant from the bout. Hair slides are prohibited, as are metal hairgrips. Ribbons, beads and other decorations are prohibited. A discreet rubber band or pony tail retainer is permitted. Female competitors may wear a I-KARATE homologated black plain fabric head scarf covering the hair, but not the throat area. 12. Contestants must have short fingernails and must not wear metallic or other objects, which might injure their opponents. The use of metallic teeth braces must be approved by the match Supervisor and the Official Doctor. The contestant accepts full responsibility for any injury. 13. The following protective equipment is compulsory: WKF approved mitts, every contestant wearing 1 red (right-side) and wearing 1 blue mitt (left-side) WKF approved shin and instep protection white (Physical impairment only use of legs) I-Karate GLOBAL approved blue and red wrist bands The wearing of unauthorized apparel, clothing or equipment is forbidden. 14. All protective equipment must be WKF homologated. 15. It is the duty of the Match Supervisor to ensure before each match or bout that the competitors are wearing the approved equipment. (In the case of World, Continental Union, International, or National Federation Championships it should be noted that I-Karate GLOBAL approved equipment, must be accepted and cannot be refused). 16. The use of bandages, padding, or supports because of injury must be approved by the Referee on the advice of the Tournament Doctor. COACHES 17. Coaches shall at all times during the tournament, wear a white karate gi and a over gi jacket of their club or country and display their official identification. VOLUNTEERS, TIMEKEEPER, SCOREKEEPER, CALLER 18. They shall at all times during the tournament, wear an Official Volunteer T shirt and display their official identification. BUDDY 19. Buddy’s shall at all times during the tournament, wear karate suit with on the back a sticker From the organization with the name BUDDY and under need the given name of the buddy.

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I-Karate GLOBAL V2016-22 ARTICLE 6: I-KATA OPERATION OF MATCHES 1. Line up: athletes line up next to the official table kata floor, on the opposite side facing 4 judges, 1 referee and 2 comfort referee’s , the comfort referee’s line op on both sides of the referee. The referees and judges turn to the public and announce “shomani re” turn to the Iathletes say and “otogani re”. Than the judges and comfort referee bow to the head referee and take position. 2. in case of flag system: At the start of each bout and in answer to their names, the two contestants, one wearing a red lint (AKA), and the other wearing a blue lint (AO), will line up at the match area perimeter facing the Match Supervisor and showing their participant card. Following a bow to the referee. The two Referees will assist the athletes as required, AO and AKA will then move to the starting position. The athletes bow each other and After a clear announcement (if speak is possible) of the name of the I-Kata that is to be performed, AKA and AO will begin. AKA and AO will complete the kata together. After the I-Katas have been completed both will return to the match area perimeter and await the decision from the Panel. The two Referees will assist the athletes as required In case of points: the contestant will act like in point 2 and answer his name, the contestant will take place in front of the referee in case of Wheelchair athlete: buddy stands left side of the wheelchair athlete and they bow to the referee, than buddy steps behind the wheelchair athlete, the athlete pronounce kata and the after the referee repeat and announce” hajime” the kata starts. 3. If the I-Kata does not conform to the Rules, or there is some other irregularity one of the 5 judges can raise the red or blue flag up and make little circles in before the decision is made. This is an indication that there is a mistake in this athletes kata. the Match Supervisor Judge call the other Judges in order to reach a verdict. If it is a wheelchair basic kata.. .and only the comfort referee knows, than he/she can indicate the referee if there has been a mistake. 4. If a contestant is disqualified the Match Supervisor will cross and uncross the flags. 5. After completion of both I-Kata, the contestants will position side by side on the perimeter. The Match Supervisor will call for a decision only with whistle and blow a two-tone blast on the whistle than the Judges will cast their votes. The table will call the points clearly so everybody rd can hear. The 3 whistle of the referee the flags or points will go down. 6. Judgment will be made by a Scoring Panel. In each event five judges (or three if enough judges are not available) are appointed by the Chief referee to score the event. 7. Each judge awards a single score between 8.0 and 9.0 in increments of 0.1 on the basis of the criteria set out below. Of the 5 judges, the highest and lowest scores are eliminated and the other 3 are added to get to a total (a scale of 27 points). If three judges are used all points are counted. If there is a tie the 3 or 5 judges will meet to decide pair standings. the lowest score will count after that the highest score. If the score is still even the 5 judges will meet to decide pair standings. 8. In the case of different classifications competing in the same category the doctor and classifier can jointly decide to add a point for a particular person. These extra points will be noted down before the competition begins at the Disability Control Desk. The referee will show the extra points to be added before the performance. These extra points are added at the Scoring Table. Judges only consider the points for performance. 23-Jul-15

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I-Karate GLOBAL V2016-22 9. The competition proceeds on a elimination basis, the winners going through. 10. A repecharge system can be included in a competition. Notice will be given in advance. 11. Criteria for Judgement Convincing realistic techniques Certainty of techniques (posture, timing, zanshin) The contents, number and order of techniques in the I-Kata Reiho (manner and attitude) The flow of techniques and the speed Good Zanshin or Awareness Good Kime or focus Additional point for disability Team events: synchronized technique Realistic Bunkai Small mistake in the kata no waiting -0.1 No mistake but waiting more than 2 seconds -0.2 Forgetting 1 part of the kata (more than 1 technic) but finish -0.3 No kiai (if possible) -0.1 for every kiai mistaken Stops during the kata and no finish disqualification 6.0 points Out of the wheelchair disqualification 6.0 points 12. Judges must be qualified or recognized as qualified by the Referee & Judges Tutor Panel (as delegated by the I-karate) according to standards and regulations set out for such awards 13. The Competition Arrangements Committee appoints one of the panel of judges as the Chief referee who will then be responsible for the proper conduct of the events on the day. 14. The decisions of the judges' panels are considered to be absolute and may not be appealed against. 15. The decision will be for AKA or AO. ties are permitted only the first round. The competitor, who receives the majority of votes will be declared the winner by the caller/announcer. 4 hikiwake 1 hikewake 2 hikewake 2 red (AKA) 3 red (AKA)

1 red(AKA) or 1 blue(AO) 2 red(AKA) 2 blue(AO) 1 red (AKA)2 blue (AO) 3 blue (AO) 2 blue (AO)

draw hikewake draw hikewake blue winner blue winner red winner

16. The competitors (referee, buddy) will bow to each other, than to the Judging Panel, and leave the area

EXPLANATION: Should a competitor or team fail to turn up when called or withdraws (Kiken) the decision will be awarded automatically to the opponent without the need to perform the previously notified I-Kata. In this case the winning competitor or team may use the I-Kata intended for that round for a subsequent round.

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I-Karate GLOBAL V2016-22 ARTICLE 7: I-KUMITE OPERATION OF MATCHES

2. Line up: athletes line up next to the official table kata floor, on the opposite side facing 4 judges, 1 referee and 2 comfort referee’s , the comfort referee’s line op on both sides of the referee. The referees and judges turn to the public and announce “shomani re” turn to the Iathletes say and “otogani re”. Than the judges and comfort referee bow to the head referee and take position. 1. in case of flag system: At the start of each bout and in answer to their names, the two contestants, one wearing a red lint (AKA), and the other wearing a blue lint (AO), wearing 1 blue and 1 red glove, will line up at the match area perimeter facing the Match Supervisor and showing their participant card. Following a bow to the referee. The two Referees will assist the athletes as required, AO and AKA will then move to the starting position. The athletes bow each other and After a clear announcement (if speak is possible) of the attacks that is to be performed, AKA and AO will begin. AKA and AO will complete the kumite together. After the I-Kumite have been completed both will return to the match area perimeter and await the decision from the Panel. The two Referees will assist the athletes as required In case of points: the contestant will act like in point 2 against the comfort referee and answer his name, the contestant will take place in front of the referee, buddy and bow each other in case of Wheelchair athlete: buddy stands left side of the wheelchair athlete and they bow to the referee, than buddy steps in front of wheelchair athlete bow and after the referee announce” hajime” the kumite starts. Buddy must act and move in accordance to the I-athlete. If the buddy overact than he-she will be punished be lesser points for the I-athlete. 2. On completion of the I-kumite, AKA and AO will l will return to the match area perimeter and await the decision from the Panel. The two Referees will assist the athletes as required 3. If the I-Kumite not conform to the Rules, or there is some other irregularity one of the 5 judges can raise the red or blue flag up and make little circles in before the decision is made. 4. This is an indication that there is a mistake in this athletes kumite. the Match Supervisor Judge call the other Judges in order to reach a verdict. 5. If a contestant is disqualified the Match Supervisor will cross and uncross the flags. 6. After completion of both I-Kumite, the contestants will position side by side on the perimeter. The Match Supervisor will call for a decision only with whistle and blow a two-tone blast on the whistle whereupon the Judges will cast their votes. The table will call the points so everybody can listen. The 3rd whistle of the referee the flags or points will go down. 7. Judgment will be made by a Scoring Panel. In each event five judges (or three if enough judges are not available) are appointed by the Chief Judge to score the event. 8. Each judge awards a single score between 8.0 and 9.0 in increments of 0.1 on the basis of the criteria set out below. Of the 5 judges, the highest and lowest scores are eliminated and the other 3 are added to get to a total (a scale of 27 points). If three judges are used all points are counted. If there is a tie the 3 or 5 judges will meet to decide pair standings. the lowest score will count after that the highest score. If the score is still even the 5 judges will meet to decide pair standings.

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I-Karate GLOBAL V2016-22 9. In the case of different classifications competing in the same category the doctor and an official can jointly decide to add a point for a particular person. These extra points will be noted down before the competition begins at the Disability Control Desk. The referee will show the extra points to be added before the performance. These extra points are added at the Scoring Table. Judges only consider the points for performance . 10. The competition proceeds on a elimination basis, the winners going through. 11. A repecharge system can be included in a competition. Notice will be given in advance. 12. Criteria for Judgment Convincing realistic attacks and ukemi Tori's movement against uke's attacks Certainty of techniques (posture, timing, zanshin) The contents, number and order of techniques Reiho (manner and attitude) The flow of techniques and the speed Good Zanshin or Awareness Good Kime or focus Missing the block or counterattack is -0.1 for every mistake No mistake but waiting and unsure -0.2 Forgetting 1 part of the kumite (more than 1 technic) but finish -0.3 No kiai (if possible) -0.1 last technique Stops during the kumite and no finish disqualification 6.0 points Out of the wheelchair disqualification 6.0 points Overacting of the buddy -0.2 points 13. Judges must be qualified or recognized as qualified by the Referee & Judges Tutor Panel (as delegated by the I-karate) according to standards and regulations set out for such awards 14. The Competition Arrangements Committee appoints one of the panel of judges as the Chief Judge who will then be responsible for the proper conduct of the events on the day. 15. The decisions of the judges' panels are considered to be absolute and may not be appealed against. 16. The decision will be for AKA or AO. ties are permitted only the first round. The competitor, who receives the majority of votes will be declared the winner by the caller/announcer. 4 hikiwake 1 hikewake 2 hikewake 2 red (AKA) 3 red (AKA)

1 red(AKA) or 1 blue(AO) 2 red(AKA) 2 blue(AO) 1 red (AKA)2 blue (AO) 3 blue (AO) 2 blue (AO)

draw hikewake draw hikewake blue winner blue winner red winner

17. The competitors (buddy, referee) will bow to each other, than to the Judging Panel, and leave the area EXPLANATION: Should a competitor or team fail to turn up when called or withdraws (Kiken) the decision will be awarded automatically to the opponent without the need to perform the previously notified I-kumite.

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I-Karate GLOBAL V2016-22 ARTICLE 8: CATEGORIES AND CLASSIFICATION 1

It is important to note that new levels in the Classifications will be created as each Category attracts more participants

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I-karate can be further categorized by age, gender or belt grade. A Category needs to have enough competitors for a competition to be viable. The minimum of 3.

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Our experience has shown that both I-Kata and I-Kumite need to be carried out one after the other for disabled people to minimise waiting time and also to reduce organisation time

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It is estimated that, with a 3 floor area, 7 hours are needed for 100 people in all categories and mixed classifications 10am-12am and 1pm-6pm IPC Eligible Impairments in the Paralympic movement

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WALKERS Category Autism spectrum disorders, according to age, grade and disability Symbol: “blue raindrop”: classification 101 classification 102 No IPC classification

- P 17 Category Intellectual impairment

Symbol: “orange boll” : classification 201 IQ 50-75 classification 202 IQ 50-35 classification 203 IQ 35 - …

- P 19 Category Physical disability Symbol: “green clubs”: impaired muscle power - impaired passive range of movement limb deficiency - leg length difference short stature - hypertonia ataxia - athetosis classification 301 masters classification 302 masters classification 303 classification 304 - P 22 Category Vision impairment

Symbol: “white hart”: classification 401 masters classification 402 classification 403

WHEELCHAIR USERS - P 23 Category All wheelchair users Symbol: “yellow star” : impaired muscle power - impaired passive range of movement limb deficiency - leg length difference short stature – hypertonia - ataxia - athetosis vision impairment – intellectual impairment classification 501 masters classification 502 classification 503 classification 504 No IPC classification classification 505 No IPC classification classification 506 - P 29 All team events 606-607-608-609-610-611 23-Jul-15

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ARTICLE 9: CATEGORY ASD symbol: “blue raindrop”

This category will always compete first, followed by group intellectual impairment. AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER For people who, for the moment, cannot participate in mainstream Martial Arts Check up on the spot by technical and medical classifier CATEGORY MARKED WITH BLUE RAINDROP Competition method Classification 101: 8th kyu and above autism no physical or coordination problems, can understand combinations at an advanced level. This category can train towards a mainstream outcome Classification 102: 8th kyu and below or with coordination problems, lower understanding of combinations working with red and blue wristbands Comfort Referee: No opinion but controls the situation on the floor and around the competition area, interacts with the athletes. Needs to know the athlete.

ALL IPC NON APPROVED 1A Classification 101 I-kumite Ippon Mixed (advanced) blue/red mitts for protection Ippon kumite One side of body only, left leg in front J/C/MG/WG basic block Every block with counterattack fist to the body Comfort Referee no counting Flag System 2A Classification 101 I-kata Free choice of lower kata (list) Comfort Referee no counting nd 2 round another higher or lower kata (list)

Mixed (advanced) Flag System

Final 6 higher or lower kata (list) Allowed to repeat the kata only after the second round

Flag System

3A Classification 102 I-kumite Sanbon Mixed (beginner) blue/red mitts for protection Sanbon kumite One side of body only, left leg in front J/C/MG basic block After 3rd block, counterattack fist to the body Comfort referee can count the movements of the athlete Flag System 4A Classification 102 I-kata Mixed (beginner) Red and Blue wristbands I-kata 1 (last four Shuto’s not obligatory) Choice of prepare blok or both fists on hip before movement Flag System Comfort Referee can count the movements of athlete Final lower kata (list) Allowed to repeat the kata every round Flag System

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ARTICLE 10: CATEGORY INTELLECTUAL IMPAIRMENT

symbol : “orange ball”

INTELLECTUAL IMPAIRMENT

Classification: IQ Check up on the spot by technical and medical classifier CATEGORY MARKED AS ORANGE BALL Competition method

Classification 201: learning difficulty (IQ between 70-50), can understand combinations, can potentially enter mainstream martial arts. Classification 202: learning difficulty (IQ between 50-35), less understanding of combinations, working with red and blue bracelets and pictograms. Classification 203: learning difficulty (IQ between 35-20) Working with red and blue bracelets, Ikarate GLOBAL approved mats and pictograms. Comfort Referee: no opinion but controls the situation and interacts with athletes

ALL IPC NON APPROVED

5I Classification 201 I-kumite Sanbon Mixed, blue/red mitts protection Sanbon kumite One side of body only, left leg in front J/C/MG basic block After 3rd block, counterattack fist to the body Comfort Referee count the movements of athlete Flag System 6I Classification 201 Lower kata (list)

I-kata

Mixed Comfort Referee no counting

Final 6 higher or lower kata (list) Comfort Referee no counting Allowed to repeat the kata only after the second round

Flag System Points System

7I Classification 202 I-kumite Sanbon Mixed, blue/red mitts protection Sanbon kumite Both sides, left leg in front. Jodan/age uke position Three times age uke and back without stopping Three times chudan and three times gedan barai After 3rd block counterattack fist to the body Back to block after counterattack Comfort Referee count the movements of athlete Flag System

8I Classification 202 I-kata with no hikite Mixed I-kata or lower kata (list) Both fists on hips allowed Last four shuto’s not obligatory Comfort Referee can count the movements of athlete

Flag System

Final 6 higher or lower kata (list)

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9I Mat :

Classification 203 I-kumite with Floor Mats Mixed, Red and Blue wristbands Referee and Assistant Referee position athletes Hit the punching mitts blue or red and block the punching mitts Practice run at least 4 times forwards and 4 times backwards Referee and Assistant referee to assist with figures 4 attacks open hand or punch / 4 blocks open hand or punch Referee and Assistant Referee show the figures with wrist bands on. Flag System

10I

Classification 203 I-kata Mixed, Referee and Assistant Referee 4 directions on the spot , Referee and Assistant Referee show red or blue hand or punching mitts Open hand attack or close hand up to the 2nd kiai The athlete can hit on the spot or place the same leg to the front and back Points System

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I-Karate GLOBAL V2016-22 ARTICLE 11: CATEGORY PHYSICAL IMPAIRMENT symbol: “green clubs”

PHYSICAL IMPAIRMENT Check up on the spot by technical and medical classifier CATEGORY MARKED AS GREEN CLUBS Competition method:

MASTERS Classification 301: physical disability good mobility with legs and poor mobility with one arm can understand combinations, not working with red and blue wristbands IQ higher than 50 MASTERS Classification 302: physical disability only use of legs not possible to use 1 or both arms to perform in a technical standard way, can understand combinations if perfect use of only one arm the athlete needs to place in category 301 or 304 not working with red and blue wristbands IQ higher than 50 Classification 303: physical disability good mobility with legs coordination-balance problems can understand combinations, not working with red and blue wristbands IQ higher than 50 Classification 304: physical disability poor mobility with legs can understand combinations, difficult walking, possibly working with red and blue wristbands IQ higher than 35 Allowed use kaye walker (kaye walker can have a choice to inscribe in wheelchair category) Comfort Referee: no opinion but controls the situation and interacts with the athletes

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I-Karate GLOBAL V2016-22 ALL IPC NON APPROVED 11P Classification 301 I-kumite Ippon Mixed, blue/red leg protection Ippon I-kumite Best side in front jodan, chudan, 3th choice chudan or mae geri basic block hentai counterattack (block and counterattack same arm) Age uke/tate tsuki or gts chudan Soto uke/tetsui or gts chudan Gedan barai/uraken or gts chudan Comfort Referee can count movements of the athlete Flag System 12P Classification 301 I-kata Mixed Lower kata (list) athlete allowed to use one arm for all movements Comfort Referee no counting Final 6 higher or lower kata (list) Comfort Referee no counting Allowed to repeat the kata only after the second round

Flag System Points System

15P Classification 302 I-kumite Ippon shin protection Ippon I-kumite One side of the body, left leg in front MG, YG, WG Block with legs, counter attack with legs. Comfort Referee count movements of the athlete Flag System In case the disability of the athlete doesn’t allow him to compeed against another athlete, (doctor consultation) referee number 6 can function as an athlete. In that case this will be a separate category with Points System

16P Classification 302 I-kata I-kata shodan geri all movements with legs

Mixed

Final 6 allowed to repeat the kata or nidan geri Comfort Referee can count movements of the athlete

Points System

13P Classification 303 I-kumite Ippon Mixed, blue/red leg protection Ippon I-kumite Best side attack : jodan chudan chudan or mae geri basic block hentai or seitei counterattack When seitei fist to the body When hentai (counterattack with same arm as blocking arm) Age uke/tate tsuki or seitei gts chudan Soto uke/tetsui or seitei gts chudan Gedan barai/uraken or seitei gts chudan Comfort Referee can count movements of the athlete Flag System In case the disability of the athlete doesn’t allow him to compeed against another athlete, (doctor consultation) referee number 6 can function as an athlete. In that case this will be a separate category with Points System

14P Classification 303 I-kata Lower kata (list) athlete allowed to use the best arm Final 6 higher or lower kata (list) Comfort Referee can count Allowed to repeat the kata

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I-Karate GLOBAL V2016-22 17P Classification 304 I-kumite Ippon kaye walker permitted Mixed blue/red mitts protection Ippon I-kumite Best side attack: jodan chudan chudan basic block hentai or seitei counterattack When seitei fist to the body When hentai (counterattack with same arm as blocking arm) Age uke/tate tsuki or seitei gts chudan Soto uke/tetsui or seitei gts chudan Gedan barai/uraken or seitei gts chudan Comfort Referee can count movements of the athlete Flag System In case the disability of the athlete doesn’t allow him to compeed against another athlete, (doctor consultation) referee number 6 can function as an athlete. In that case this will be a separate category with Points System

18P Classification 304 I-kata kay walker permitted The athlete take the long turn but in short steps Lower kata (list) (block and counterattack is allowed with the same arm)

Mixed

Final 6 higher or lower kata (list) Comfort Referee no counting Allowed to repeat the kata

Points System

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I-Karate GLOBAL V2016-22 ARTICLE 12: CATEGORY VISION IMPAIRMENT

symbol : “white hart”

VISION IMPAIRMENT Classification less than 2/10 3/10 not allowed Check up on the spot by technical and medical classifier I-karate GLOBAL approved eye protection CATEGORY MARKED AS WHITE HART Competition method:

MASTERS Classification 401: no physical or coordination problems can understand combinations visibility starting from and less than 2/10 eye protection required Classification 402: no physical or coordination problems can understand combinations visibility starting from and less than 2/10 eye protection required Classification 403: 5th kyu and/or below coordination problems less understanding of combinations visibility starting from less than 2/10 eye protection required Comfort Referee: no opinion but controls the situation and interacts with the athletes Referee is allowed to do the kumite against an athlete. ALL IPC NON APPROVED 19V

Classification 401 I-kumite advanced (Buddy)

Mixed no protection

Buddy and vision impair athlete Buddy does 5 different attacks to the wheelchair athlete. The buddy is free to do a combination attack or a block and attack and it will count as 1 attack When there is a break of more than 2 seconds in between attacks, it will count as 2 attacks The athlete must do a block and counterattack before any throw or a wristlock At least one Kiai at the end The movements of the Buddy must not be judged but has to be in coordination with the I-athlete No comfort Referee 19V

Point System

Classification 401 kata

Lower kata (list)

Mixed

2 markers

Final 6 higher or lower kata (list) Comfort Referee no counting Allowed to repeat the kata only after the second round

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I-Karate GLOBAL V2016-22 19V Classification 402 I-kumite sanbon advanced Mixed blue/red mitts protection Sanbon I-kumite 4 markers Both sides, left leg in front 3 steps 3 times (3 combinations) Touch and go! After opponent touches Defender Moves Referee comfort guide athletes they inform who is red and blue Referee not counting but touch who defends and who will attack Comfort Referee no counting Flag System 20V Classification 402 I-kata Lower kata (list) 2 markers

Mixed

Final 6 higher kata (list) Comfort Referee no counting Allowed to repeat the kata only after the second round

Points System

21V Classification 403 I-kumite sanbon Mixed blue/red mitts protection Sanbon kumite 4 markers Both sides, left leg in front 3 steps 3 times (3 combinations) Touch and go! After opponent touches Defender Moves Referee comfort guide athletes they inform who is red and blue Referee not counting but touch who defends and who will attack Comfort Referee can count movements of the athlete Flag System Can accompany the I-athlete In case the disability of the athlete doesn’t allow him to compeed against another visual athlete, (doctor consultation) referee number 6 can function as an athlete. In that case this will be a separate category with Points System 22V Classification 403 I-kata Lower kata (list) 2 markers

Mixed

Can accompany the I-athlete (with belt allowed) Final 6 higher kata (list) Comfort Referee can count movements of the athlete Allowed to repeat the kata

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I-Karate GLOBAL V2016-22 ARTICLE 13: CATEGORY WHEELCHAIR ATHLETES

symbol : “yellow star”

WHEELCHAIR USERS Check up on the spot by technical and medical classifier CATEGORY MARKED AS YELLOW STAR Competition method All levels include vision impairment, intellectual impairment, physical impairment, MASTERS Classification 501 manual, good to perfect control over body, visual impairment, no intellectual impairment no bracelets allowed Classification 502 manual, control over body with slight deviation. Performance is still clear or not able to use 1 hand or 1 arm perfectly, or together with visual impairment or intellectual impairment IQ but more than 50 no bracelets allowed Classification 503 manual more deviation less control, performing is not clear, or not able to use 1 hand or 1 arm, or together with visual impairment or intellectual impairment more than 50 IQ buddy can assist but athlete needs to point the direction Working with red and blue bracelets. Classification 504 no IPC classification electric, More deviation than control or not able to use 1 or 2 hands or 1 or 2 arms or visual impairment and intellectual impairment more than 50 IQ buddy can assist but athlete needs to point the direction no bracelets allowed Classification 505 no IPC classification electric, More deviation than control or not able to use 1 or 2 hands or 1 or 2 arms Or visual impairment and intellectual impairment lower than 50 IQ buddy can assist. Working with red and blue bracelets. Referee allowed to say red or blue. Classification 506 manual More deviation than control or not able to use 1 or 2 hands or 1 or 2 arms, or visual impairment and intellectual impairment lower than 50 IQ buddy need to assist. Working with red and blue bracelets. Referee allowed to say red or blue.

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23W Classification 501 Buddy and wheelchair user

I-kumite

Mixed

Buddy does 5 different attacks to the wheelchair athlete. The buddy is free to do a combination attack or a block and attack and it will count as 1 attack When there is a break of more than 2 seconds in between attacks, it will count as 2 attacks The athlete must do a block and counterattack before any throw or a wristlock Athlete and Buddy move after every exercise Use of brakes and good control of wheelchair At least one Kiai at the end Out of wheelchair is a disqualification 6.0 The movements of the Buddy must not be judged but has to be in coordination with the I-athlete No comfort Referee 24W I-kata

Classification 501

Point System

I- kata

Mixed

Choice between: Shodan rin ichi Nidan rin ichi Sandan rin ichi Yondan rin ichi Final 6 higher or lower kata (list) No repeating

Comfort Referee no counting

Points System

25W Classification 502 I-kumite Mixed Buddy and Wheelchair User Buddy does 5 different attacks to the wheelchair athlete. The buddy is free to do a combination attack or a block and attack and it will count as 1 attack When there is a break of more than 2 seconds in between attacks, it will count as 2 attacks The athlete must do a block and counterattack before any throw or a wristlock Athlete and Buddy move after every exercise Use of brakes and good control of wheelchair At least one Kiai at the end Out of wheelchair is a disqualification 6.0 The movements of the Buddy must not be judged but has to be in coordination with the I-athlete Comfort Referee

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I-Karate GLOBAL V2016-22 26W Classification 502 Four I-kata Choice between : Shodan rin ichi or ni Nidan rin ichi or ni Sandan rin ichi or ni Yondan rin ichi or ni

I-kata

Mixed

Final 6 higher or lower kata (list) Allowed to repeat the kata only after the second round No more or less points when doing ichi or ni Comfort Referee no counting

Point System

27W Classification 503 I-kumite Mixed Buddy and Wheelchair User Brakes/movement of the wheelchair no extra points Buddy does 5 different attacks to the wheelchair athlete. The buddy is free to do a combination attack or a block and attack and it will count as 1 attack When there is a break of more than 2 seconds in between attacks, it will count as 2 attacks The athlete must do a block and counterattack before any throw or a wristlock Athlete and Buddy CAN move after every exercise Use of brakes and good control of wheelchair At least one Kiai at the end Out of wheelchair is disqualification 6.0 The movements of the Buddy must not be judged but has to be in coordination with the I-athlete Comfort Referee

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I-Karate GLOBAL V2016-22 28W Classification 503 I-kata Four I-kata Choice between : Shodan rin ni, Nidan rin ni, Sandan rin ni, Yondan rin ni Final 6 higher or lower kata (list) Allowed to repeat the kata

Mixed

Comfort Referee can call red or blue to the athlete

Points System

29W Classification 504 I-kumite Mixed Buddy or comfort referee and Wheelchair User movement of the wheelchair in between exercise no extra points Buddy does 5 different attacks to the wheelchair athlete. The buddy is free to do a combination attack or a block and attack and it will count as 1 attack When there is a break of more than 2 seconds in between attacks, it will count as 2 attacks The athlete must do a block and counterattack before any throw or a wristlock Athlete and Buddy move after every exercise Use of brakes and good control of wheelchair At least one Kiai at the end Out of wheelchair is disqualification points 6.0 The movements of the Buddy must not be judged but has to be in coordination with the I-athlete Comfort Referee Points System

30W Classification 504 I-kata Mixed Four I-kata Choice between : Shodan rin ni, Nidan rin ni, Sandan rin ni, Yondan rin ni Final 6 higher or lower kata (list) Only first round different kata Buddy can assist but athlete points the direction Comfort Referee no bracelets allowed

Points System

31W Classification 505 I-kumite Mixed Buddy or comfort referee and Wheelchair User movement of the wheelchair in between exercise no extra points Buddy or referee does 4 basic attacks to the wheelchair athlete. The athlete must do the prescribed block and attack Use of brakes and good control of wheelchair At least one Kiai at the endif possible Out of wheelchair is disqualification points 6.0 The movements of the Buddy must not be judged but has to be in coordination with the I-athlete Comfort referee or buddy assist Points System 32W Classification 505 I-kata Mixed IKF I-kata shodan rin only 4 directions comfort referee turning Comfort referee shows the pats blue or red. Comfort referee or buddy assist Comfort Referee call red or blue to the athlete 23-Jul-15

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33W Classification 506 I-kumite Mixed Buddy or comfort referee and Wheelchair User movement of the wheelchair in between exercise no extra points Buddy or referee does 4 basic attacks to the wheelchair athlete. The athlete must do the prescribed block and attack Use of brakes and good control of wheelchair At least one Kiai at the end if possible Out of wheelchair is disqualification points 6.0 The movements of the Buddy must not be judged but has to be in coordination with the I-athlete Comfort Referee or buddy assist Points System

34W Classification 506 I-kata Mixed IKF I-kata shodan rin only 4 directions comfort referee or buddy turning Comfort referee shows the pats blue or red. Referee or buddy assist Comfort Referee call red or blue to the athlete

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ARTICLE 14: TEAM EVENTS TEAM EVENTS (no comfort referee in team events)

36WT 606 Team wheelchair athletes I-kata kata (list) (levels, gender can be split up) Final 6 free choice of kata (list) Allowed to repeat

3 persons

Referee no counting

Mixed

Points System

37WT 607 team I-kata + bunkai (2 mainstream 1 wheelchair athletes) Free kata (list) can repeat (levels, gender can be split up)

3 persons

Mixed

The I athlete is catered and announce the kata (if possible) After the I-kata performance only the disabled athlete does the bunkai. Athletes do not perform the I-kata whilst showing the bunkai. The disabled athlete may adapt the I-kata to suit their abilities Minimum of4 techniques to be shown by the disabled Athlete Referee no counting

Points System

38PT 608 Team physical kata kata (list) (levels, gender can be split up) Final 6 free choice of kata (list) Allowed to repeat Referee no counting 23-Jul-15

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39PT 609 team kata + bunkai (2 mainstream 1 physical) Free kata (list) can repeat (levels, gender can be split up)

3 persons

Mixed

After the I-kata performance only the disabled athlete does the bunkai. Athletes do not perform the I-kata whilst showing the bunkai. The disabled athlete may adapt the I-kata to suit their abilities Minimum of 4 techniques to be shown by the disabled Athlete Referee no counting

Points System

40VT 610 team I-kata + bunkai (2 mainstream 1 vision impairment) Free kata (list) can repeat (levels, gender can be split up)

3 persons

Mixed

After the I-kata performance only the disabled athlete does the bunkai. Athletes do not perform the I-kata whilst showing the bunkai. The disabled athlete may adapt the I-kata to suit their abilities Minimum of4 techniques to be shown by the disabled Athlete Referee no counting

Points System

41 LT 611 Team intellectual impairment I-kata 3 persons IQ less than 50 Free kata (list) can repeat (levels, gender can be split up) Referee allowed to count

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ARTICLE 16: OFFICIAL KATA LIST

LOWER KATA wheelchair: SHODAN RIN NI-SHODAN RIN ICHI NIDAN RIN NI-NIDAN RIN ICHI SANDAN RIN NI-SANDAN RIN ICHI YONDAN RIN NI-YONDAN RIN ICHI I-KATA RIN classification 4b en 4c HIGHER KATA wheelchair: list WKF and Asai wheelchairkata (shorin, nirin, sanrin, yonrin, gorin) LOWER KATA walkers:

Shotokan: Heian shodan - godan Wado-ruy: Pinan shodan - godan Shito-Ryu: Pinan shodan-godan Goju Ryu : Gekisai Dai Ichi, Gekisai Dai Ni, Saifa Kyokushinkai: Pinan sono ichi-go Only legs: Shodan geri – Nidan geri Kata 4 directions (learning difficulties classification 3) I-kata (ASS classification2 and learning difficulties classification2)

HIGHER KATA walkers: list WKF

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IPC Policy on Eligible Impairments in the Paralympic Movement

The Paralympic movement offers sport opportunities for athletes that have a primary impairment that belongs to one of the following 10 eligible impairment types:

2.1 impaired muscle power 2.2 impaired passive range of movement 2.3 limb deficiency 2.4 leg length difference 2.5 short stature 2.6 hypertonia 2.7 ataxia 2.8 athetosis 2.9 vision impairment 2.10

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