TOURNAMENTS - JUDGE INFO
JUDGE TRAINING INFO
Click the link below for the full set of rules for Bobby Lawrence Karate tournaments.
In order to be certified, please make sure that you have reviewed the videos and information at this page Judge Information.
Then, take the quiz linked below to become an officially certified judge. Since rules change slightly with each tournament and it's easy to get rusty between tournaments, judges should re-certify with each event.
Spring 2024 Virtual Judges' Meeting
Watch for an overview of key points for the Spring 2024 event:
Scorekeeping
If you've been asked to judge or score-keep, read through the materials in this section and watch the videos about setting up brackets so that you're prepared.
Scorekeeping for Forms
Forms Scorekeeping
Advanced Scorekeeping Tips and Tricks
Scorekeeping for Sparring
How to Run the Bracket (video)
Scorekeeping for Sparring - using the brackets (PDF)
Judging
If you're going to be a judge in the upcoming tournament, read the tutorials in this section. Also, go to the "Rules" section of this page and read through the rule book so that you're familiar with the different events of the tournament. Finally, click on the "Certification" tab to take the certification quiz.
Judging Forms
Judging Sparring
Judging Sparring, Part I – What to watch, illegal kicks, out of bounds
Judging Sparring Part II – blocks, excessive force, arbitration