What changes the result

The rules behind the moments commentators get excited about. They build on the beginner rules.

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The match

What do the referee's commands mean in ju-jitsu fighting?"Hajime" starts and restarts the match, and "Mate" stops it and sends the fighters back to their marks.

Fouls and officials

What are the penalties in ju-jitsu fighting?A minor foul brings a shido and gives the opponent one waza-ari.
Can a ju-jitsu fighter be penalised for avoiding part of the fight?Fighters must try to score in every part.

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