WORLD COUNCIL OF JU-JITSU ORGANISATIONS

WCJJO Officials Examination

All potential officials for the 2023 Championships will be required to participate in both an examination confirming their knowledge of the Tournament Rules, and a practical application of the Rules.  This will be held at the venue on the Thursday 10th August 2023 commencement time to be confirmed.

To assist in preparing, here is a copy of the test, which after completion will let you know how well you are progressing.  The test may be completed as often as you wish … competitors and supporters are also encouraged to have a go.

 NOTE. The following Test has been updated to reflect rule changes adopted on 28th January 2023

Tournament Rules – a complete copy of the Rules is available within the members library

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WCJJO Officials Examination

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Potential officials ... select the roles for which you will be nominating

Competitor or anyone attending, is most welcome to have a go and test their knowledge of the rules

Good luck with the quiz and feel free to have as many practice goes as you like

Mat Arbitrator

Centre Referee

Corner Judge

Admin - Table Official

Admin - Mat Coordinator

Competitor

General support willing to lend a hand

competitors and anyone attending is most welcome to have a go at the quiz

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1. All contests consist of 2 rounds of 2 minutes. In the event of a tie a third round of 30 seconds will be played to determine the winner.

True

False

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2. If one competitor wins round one but the second round is tied then a third round is necessary to break the tie.

True

False

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3. If excessive force results in one competitor unable to continue in the match then the injured competitor wins the match.

True

False

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4. If a competitor is issued a disqualification in the first round, then he/she loses the round, but the second round continues.

True

False

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5. A major disqualification may result in a competitor not being able to compete for the rest of the tournament.

True

False

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6. An injury in the first round not due to a foul and the competitor cannot continue, a CALL is made on the round and the second round is recorded as a draw.

True

False

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7. If one competitor stands up after HOLDING has commenced then the referee should call BREAK.

True

False

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8. While the referee may caution competitors, after a Call all warnings receive and are recorded as a penalty.

True

False

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9. A competitor may be awarded a submission and the round by the referee if the referee’s decision is supported by at least one judge.

True

False

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10. A competitor may be awarded 2 points by the referee for a legal pinning technique if it immediately follows a legal transition to the mat and the hold is held for 5 seconds.

True

False

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11. On the ground competitors may be awarded an unlimited number of points for controlled punches to the body, although no strikes to the head.

True

False

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12. Applying pressure to nerve points within legal striking areas may be used to assist in manouvering an opponent.

True

False

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13. Whilst on the ground grappling, if a competitor has a potential scoring pin or submission and their opponent intentionally moves out-of-bounds or into the mat danger area, the referee will award the pin or call for a decision on the submission.

True

False

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14. The first overtime round will be 2 minutes long and subsequent overtime rounds 30 seconds long.

True

False

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15. A strike or kick to a legal target area, will not be scored unless it is controlled and has the potential force to knock down, knock out, or incapacitate the opponent.

True

False

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16. Legal strikes or kicks are not scored unless they show either retraction of the hand/foot or a controlled stop of the hand/foot

True

False

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17. A nerve pressure point may be used to submit your opponent.

True

False

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18. To call an infraction a majority vote must exist between the referee and the corner judges except where the vote is equal then the referee has a casting vote.

True

False

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19. Only the competitor may lodge a legal protest for non-compliance of the rules.

True

False

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20. The mat arbitrator may stop a match if he/she receives a formal protest or is concerned the safety of the match or competitor(s) may be compromised.

True

False

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21. While one competitor remains standing in bounds, he/she may continue to score while their opponent is out of bounds.

True

False

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22. All legal protests must be lodged with the mat arbitrator.

True

False

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23. The timekeeping duties include signaling the referee when time has lapsed after each round; after the rest period between rounds; after grappling time standing and on the ground; after injury time.

True

False

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24. Match recording duties include placement of a red or white flag indicating the winner after a round, and a blue flag for penalties.

True

False

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25. In the country team event, the table officials record each individual competitor win.

True

False

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26. Referees check each judge’s round scores before counters are cleared.

True

False

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27. Whilst grappling on the ground the competitors are out-of-bounds when one competitor has half their body out of the match area.

True

False

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28. The tactical intent when grappling on the ground is to gain a submission and the referee should call BREAK where competitors are not endeavouring to do so.

True

False

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29. When the transition to the ground by competitors is not confirmed by the actions of the referee as acceptable, the Judges do not award points.

True

False

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30. Once contest commences, judges may move along the side of the mat provided they do not obstruct and maintain not less than two metres from each other.

True

False

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31. The mat arbitrator will monitor the perception of fairness and performance of officials and may monitor the scoring by judges after each round.

True

False

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32. Excess force will not be called where the opponent walks into a strike.

True

False

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33. If the referee cannot maintain vision on a potential submission, he/she will call Break.

True

False

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34. It is illegal to target the outside of the mid-thigh with a kick

True

False

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35. The 30-seconds for grappling stops when one opponent stands-up and releases their grip

True

False

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36. The referee takes control and may commence a match once:

the contestants are ready at the side of the mat

the judges are ready

the table officials are ready

the arbitrator signals he/she is satisfied the match can commence

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37. While standing, once a competitor takes hold of his/her opponent:

the competitors have 10 seconds to affect a legal throw or takedown

competitors may continue to score points with legal strikes whilst holding

a maximum total 1 strike point may be scored to aid a submission or transition to the mat

strikes to legal target areas are allowed but no kicks

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38. While grappling on the ground competitors are permitted to:

strike from any position to legal target areas of the opponent’s body excluding the head

be sitting, or kneeling, and may capture their opponent with their legs

remain still and at rest, provided their opponent is not applying a submission

apply joint techniques to the ankle, leg, knee, wrist, elbow, or shoulder

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39. Which of the following is NOT compulsory?

approved instep protection

mouth guard

approved shin protection that are part of or compliment the instep protection

approved sparring hand protection - gloves or mitts

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40. The maximum number of points that may be awarded to each competitor for strikes once grappling on the ground is:

Unlimited strikes by either competitor although excluding the head

5 to legal target areas from any position

1 to legal target area when in correct position to assist transition to a submission

No points are awarded for punches on the ground

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41. The referee before shouting ‘CALL’ for a show of flags, after a round:

must ensure the competitors have adjusted their clothing and belts

must first check the arbitrator is ready

must check the table officials are ready

must ensure each judge individually is ready

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42. Grappling - if either competitor has half of their body within the safety area while holding a potential pinning or submission hold:

the holding continues provided neither moves into the mat danger area.

the referee immediately calls break

the standing combatant may score points with kicks

the contestants must immediately release their hold or risk being called for a penalty

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43. A call of excessive force:

immediately disqualifies the competitor

can be called even if no contact is made

is made for strikes to the spine and back of the head

cannot be made for throws

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44. A legal submission technique may include:

a joint technique to the wrist, arm, shoulder, ankle or leg, but not leg or knee.

a choking technique that results in tapping out

tapping out after a throw

tapping out from a throw with a joint lock applied

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45. The referee signals a legal pinning technique was controlled and may be scored

if the pinning immediately follows a legal throw and is held for 10 seconds

if a pinning hold is taken within the first 15 seconds of the groundwork

if the pinning immediately follows a legal transition to the mat and is held for 5 seconds

no points are awarded for pinning techniques in sport ju-jitsu

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46. It is illegal:

to apply a wrist or arm submission while standing

to target the solar plexus

to target the head with kicks provided there is no contact

to land on top of one’s opponent while throwing them

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47. When the transition of the competitors to the ground is not by a legal throw the referee:

will call BREAK and stand the competitors up

allows both competitors to continue grappling on the ground for 30-seconds

allows the groundwork to continue provided the technique qualified as a legal takedown and immediately transitioned into a legal and successful pinning technique

allow scoring from strike techniques provided one or both knees are on the ground

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48. In the Country Team event the two teams line-up after a coin toss in the order

by weight division as determined by the mat arbitrator

by weight division as determined by the team captains

by weight division in order 1 3 5 7 2 4 6 or 2 4 6 1 3 5 7

by weight division as determined by the referee

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49. Maximum points that may be awarded for a legal and effective high kick that does not contact the head?

1 point

2 points

3 points

4 points

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50. Maximum points awarded for a legal foot sweep throwing the opponent?

2 points

3 points

4 points

5 points

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51. Number of points that may be awarded to the opponent for the first excessive force call?

0 points

1 point

2 points

3 points

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52. How many points are awarded for a call of ‘illegal target area’ after having received 2 calls for ‘illegal technique’?

0 points

1 point

2 Points

3 Points

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53. How many points are awarded for a submission which is called by the referee but not supported by a judge?

1 point

3 points

5 points

7 points

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54. Maximum points judges may award for an attempted submission held for not less than 5-seconds before the opponent escapes?

1 point

2 points

3 points

5 points

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55. In seconds, how much time is allowed during the HOLDING period of grappling on the ground?

15 seconds

20 seconds

25 seconds

30 seconds

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56. In seconds, what time is allowed for rest between the first and second round?

15 seconds

20 seconds

30 seconds

60 seconds

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57. How many points are awarded for a submission which is called by the referee with the support of one judge?

0 points

5 points

10 points

15 points

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58. Maximum points awarded for a hand, hip or shoulder throw, where both feet are projected upward to a height above the rest of the body?

3 points

4 points

5 points

6 points

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59. In seconds, how much time is allowed once a competitor has taken a standing hold, to progress to a legal transition to the ground?

10 seconds

15 seconds

20 seconds

25 seconds

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60. In MINTUES how much time is allowed for recovery from injury?

1 minute

1½ minutes

2 minutes

4 minutes

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61. Maximum round points achievable by the winning competitor in a match with three rounds of overtime?

0 points

1 point

2 points

3 points

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62. How many points are awarded for a legal pinning technique transitioning from a throw and held for three seconds?

0 points

1 point

2 points

3 points

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63. Total time in MINUTES for a Match with two periods of overtime, assuming no incidents for time-out?

5½ minutes

6 minutes

7 minutes

7½ minutes

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