Martial arts: how it is set up and scored.
Martial arts competition is contested one against one on a matted area of 8 metres square or more. A bout is a single contest: four minutes in judo, three minutes in karate kumite and three rounds of two minutes in taekwondo. Judo is won by ippon or on accumulated scores, karate on points for scoring techniques, and taekwondo on points registered by electronic body protectors and judges. IJF, WKF and World Taekwondo rules apply respectively.
How martial arts is set up.
- Size
- 8 m by 8 m
- Match
- 1 bout
- Squad
- 1 on the field per side, no rolling substitutes
- Scoring
- A score is a bout; the result is in bouts.
- Rules
- IJF Sport and Organisation Rules (2026) / WKF Kumite Competition Rules (2026) / World Taekwondo Competition Rules (2026)
How a result is recorded.
There is no lineup to pick in martial arts. A coach records these for each athlete at every competition.
Scoring and results
- Bout Won
- Bout Lost
- Win by Ippon or KO
- Podium Finish
- Points Scored
Defending
- Points Conceded
Playmaking and performance
- Grading Passed
Discipline
- Penalty
- Disqualification
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