Judging Test For ATA Tournament: Quiz!

The duties of a Level 1 judge at any event require them to consider multiple factors. They should always keep in mind that their attitude and enthusiasm will have a major impact on the enjoyment each competitor gets out of the event. Additionally, it is vitally important for them to be unbiased regardless of rank, gender, age, school, region, nationality, etc. Lastly, by fulfilling their duties effectively and fairly, they are making a promise to everyone at the event that they can fulfill their responsibilities. Therefore, the correct answer is "all of the above."

Remember, there are always parents watching you if you are a judge, so act appropriately.

All of the mentioned actions, including comments about the judging, throwing of sparring gear, and disrespectful body language, are considered unacceptable in or out of the ring. These actions go against the principles of fair play, sportsmanship, and respect in the context of a ring or any martial arts competition.

It doesnt matter which form the competitor does, the corner judge still judges the quality of techniques that are performed.

A corner judge should move around and follow the action of the sparring in order to get a complete view of the match. By maintaining a "triangle" with the other judges, they ensure that they have different perspectives and can make fair and accurate judgments. This allows them to assess the performance of both competitors and make informed decisions regarding scoring and penalties. Focusing on the competitor that seems to be the best kicker would be biased and unfair, as it neglects other aspects of the sparring competition.

In sparring, when the center judge calls for points and a player wants to indicate a "no see" call, they should hold the flag out parallel to the floor with the other hand over their eyes. This action signifies that the player did not see the point being scored and disagrees with the center judge's decision. Verbalizing "no see" or turning the back on the center judge are not the correct ways to indicate a "no see" call.

The correct statement for sparring is that hand techniques may make contact to the body. This means that during sparring, it is allowed to use hand techniques to strike or make contact with the opponent's body. However, it does not specify whether hand techniques can be used towards the head or make contact to the head. Therefore, the correct answer is that hand techniques may make contact to the body.

There is no minimum distance that both feet must be in the air to score with a jump kick. If you can slide a piece of paper under their feet, that is a jump kick.

If a corner judge sees a mistake being made during a competition, such as a competitor being left out of the bye system or an incorrect number of byes, they should inform their center judge. The center judge is responsible for overseeing the competition and ensuring that it runs smoothly. By notifying the center judge, they can take appropriate action to address the mistake and make any necessary corrections. This helps maintain fairness and integrity in the competition.

In traditional weapons free style for colored belts, the primary element you need to focus on judging is the weapon itself. Gymnastics or fancy kicks are okay, but if its a weapons competition, you want to see the handling of their weapon.

A warning may be issued for all of the above actions because they are all considered unsportsmanlike behavior and go against the rules of the competition. Running out of the ring, intentionally falling, and kicking towards the back are all actions that show a lack of sportsmanship and an attempt to avoid being scored on. Therefore, a warning may be given to the competitor for any of these actions.

In the event of a tie, all competitors that tied with the same score shall do their oringal form again, in original order.

Nobody is allowed the coach a competitor during competition. This means that they cannot say things like "Do a front kick", "Keep your hands up", etc. Spectators may however cheer for a student.

In overtime matches, the winner is determined by the first point scored. This means that whichever team or player scores a point first during the overtime period will be declared the winner of the match. The other options, penalty points only, 30-second time limit, and first warning issued, do not apply to the specific scenario of overtime matches.

If you did not actually see a technique that scored immediately before "break" was called, then you should call "no see". This is done by covering your eyes when the center judge calls for points.

A kick to the head or a jump kick to the body is awarded 2 points.

Once a person has earned their Level 1 judging certification, they should volunteer for judging assignments and make every attempt to be at the black belt judges meeting on time and stay throughout the entire event. This shows their commitment to the role and their willingness to contribute to the smooth running of the event.

The range of scores in the form competition is 9.0 to 9.9 using tenth points. This means that the highest score a participant can receive is 9.9 and the lowest score is 9.0. The scores are given in tenths, indicating that there is a level of precision to the scoring system.

Corner judges only judge the quality of the technique performed unless the competitor does not complete the form or asks to restart.

Level 1 judges can participate as judge A or B (corner judges) in any color belt division.

In order to win a match before the time limit expires, a total of 5 points are needed. This means that a competitor must score at least 5 points more than their opponent to secure a victory. The answer of 5 points indicates the minimum requirement for winning the match within the specified time frame.

In ATA Xtreme, black belts are allowed to use any weapon they prefer as long as it is included in the protech curriculum. This means that they have the freedom to select and utilize various weapons during their training and performances, giving them the opportunity to showcase their skills and creativity. This flexibility in weapon choice allows black belts to personalize their practice and demonstrate their expertise in different areas of martial arts.

In this sparring competition, the judges choose not to award points but instead focus on providing positive feedback to both competitors. This approach suggests that the competition aims to encourage and motivate the participants rather than creating a competitive atmosphere. By making positive comments, the judges promote a supportive environment and help boost the confidence and self-esteem of the competitors.

Prior to the ATA Xtreme competition, the competitor should ensure that his membership with the ATA is current and in good standing. Additionally, the competitor should have the permission of their instructor to participate in the competition. Lastly, the competitor must register and compete in all traditional events that are related to the ATA Xtreme events they wish to participate in. Therefore, the correct answer is "all of the above" as all of these actions are necessary before competing in ATA Xtreme.

If there is a tie in one-steps, the competitors must perform their choice of #1 or #2 one-step again. This means that if multiple competitors receive the same score in a one-step, they will have the opportunity to redo either the first or second one-step. This allows for a fair chance for each competitor to showcase their skills and break the tie.

When judging Tiny Tigers from competition, the competitors should not perform the entire form for their rank.

The time limit for free sparring competition is 2 minutes. This means that the competitors have a maximum of 2 minutes to engage in sparring and score points. After the 2 minutes are up, the sparring session is considered finished. This time limit ensures that the competition progresses efficiently and allows for fair opportunities for both competitors to showcase their skills and strategy within a reasonable timeframe.

The correct answer is "all of the above". A corner judge should realize that a parent is trying to protect their child and not take it personally. They should be very respectful and explain calmly and professionally why the call was made. Additionally, they should recognize quickly if the parent is not going to be satisfied and suggest going to a tournament official to prevent the situation from becoming out of control.

The entire front chestguard and front/back/side of the head gear is a target area, with the exception of the throat.

The corner judge should indicate their call at the same time as the center judge. This ensures that there is consistency and fairness in the decision-making process. Indicating the call at the same time prevents any bias or influence from one judge to another. It also helps to maintain the integrity of the game and ensures that all judges are on the same page.

Any level of judging certification, regardless of rank, expires in 1 year.

A form is only considered incomplete if the competitor does not finish the form. If a segment is left out, a corner judge must still only judge the techniques that were performed.

If they drop the weapon, they automatically lose a tenth of a point (example: 9.9 down to 9.8). But if they do not pick their weapon up correctly, they will then go down two tenths of a point (example: 9.9 down to 9.7).

Every judge should deduct a tenth of point if the competitor drops their weapon. Example, if the performance was on track for a 9.9, and then they dropped it, their score should now be only 9.8

The kidney is not a legal target area for a hand technique because it is considered a vital organ and striking it can cause severe injury or even be life-threatening. In most martial arts and combat sports, targeting vital organs such as the kidneys is prohibited to ensure the safety of the participants.

During the Tiny Tiger one-step competition, the competitors will not face each other and do the one-steps at the same time.

A good way to remember the duty of Judge B is that B stands for blocks. This refers to hand techniques only. Judge B will only score the quality of the techniques, not if they are the correct ones or moves have been left out.

Legal target areas for kicks include the back of the neck and sides of the neck, the entire head, and the face. This means that in certain legal contexts, such as certain martial arts competitions or self-defense situations, it is permissible to target any of these areas with a kick.

As long as competitor A was punching towards a legal target area, if competitor B blocks the punch, causing it to go upwards into their own chin, its no fault of competitor A.

After you know how many byes are going to be in your ring. Check the backs of the competitors for World Champion in sparring only, then check the backs of uniforms for State Champ in sparring only. Competitors must have their patches on to get the bye, and only Sparring champ patches are looked at, not weapons or forms.

Both option B and C provide the correct answer. According to the information given, forms and weapons competition in ATA Xtreme should not take longer than 3 minutes. Judges are instructed to stop the competitor after 3.5 minutes if they have not finished, and they must stop judging at the 3 minute mark. Additionally, the time keeper will announce out loud when the 3 minute mark has been reached. Therefore, both option B and C accurately describe the time limits and procedures for forms and weapons competition in ATA Xtreme.

No matter the ring size, the first 3 competitors will all perform their forms one at a time. After all 3 have performed, they are all brought back up and given scores individually, in the order that they performed. This is primarily to give the judges an idea of the quality of technique that they will be judging against in that particular division.

Weapons free style competitors have 30 seconds. Color belts need to be stopped within a few seconds of the actual 30 second mark. Black belts need to be stopped at the 45 second mark at the most. In either case, only the first 30 seconds are to be judged, and the rest disregarded.

The proper way to indicate you saw an action deserving of a warning is to verbally yell out "Break!" and to point the offending competitors flag color to the ground and wave it back and forth. Verbally yelling out "Break!" alerts others to the action and signifies that a warning is needed. Pointing the offending competitors flag color to the ground and waving it back and forth visually indicates the warning and ensures that the competitor is aware of their infraction. Both actions together effectively communicate the warning.

The proper action to take in this situation is to stop the time, discuss the warning call, and formally verify or nullify the warning first. If the warning is nullified, then the points can be called for red. This is the correct answer because it ensures that the warning call is properly addressed and resolved before any points are awarded. It allows for a fair and thorough evaluation of the situation by all judges involved.

When competitors are doing their forms again after a tie, both corner judges will now be watching EVERYTHING to make their decision in the tie breaker.

A good way to remember what Judge A looks at is if you make the letter A with your fingers, they look like little kicking legs. And Judge A will always sit to the left of the center judge when seated. Also remember that during forms, corner judges are only looking at the quality of the techniques performed, not necessarily if its the correct technique in that form or if the competitor leaves out moves.

If a student cannot complete their form on the first try and must start again a second time, even if they complete it the second time, the highest score that can be given is a 9.1 from all judges.

World and National Champs get priority on byes, with the most recent first. Example: 2009 gets the bye before 2007. After that, State Champs get byes with most recent first. Only patches in sparring count for byes, not forms or weapons. If you have 5 byes to give out, but 7 competitors, then only the most recent in Worlds/Nationals and then State get the bye.

For traditional weapons, Judge B will look at timing, fluid handling of the weapon, and equal skill with both hands.