KOKUSAI SENSHU TOKUKAI REFEREE CERTIFICATION  

The success of an international sports competition program depends greatly

on the contribution, and often volunteer efforts, made by professionally trained

referees. With this in mind, the International Kokusai Senshu Tokukai has

established a comprehensive program of refereeing education that structures and

professionalizes refereeing development in a systematic manner. This program

standardizes refereeing levels across the world and moves martial arts competitions

in a positive direction for the benefit of the most important people in any sport, its

athletes.

          The Kokusai Senshu Tokukai wants to be known

throughout the world, as the international governing body that administers the

foremost international referee licensing program in the world. Rigorous certification

standards set by the Kokusai Senshu Tokukai ensures the highest caliber

international championships recognized by practitioners throughout the world.

Officials must be certified by the Kokusai Senshu Tokukai and awarded

a rank to officiate any Kokusai Senshu Tokukai sponsored event.

REFEREE EDUCATION PROGRAM

The KST program guarantees that each referee will

possess a specific body of knowledge. This eliminates confusion

and controversy and insures continuity as the referee progresses

through the system. The program also guarantees that all referees

are working within the framework of sound educational,

physiological, psychological, and sports technological principles.

Our objective is to establish a standard for refereeing competency

and upgrade the competencies of referees already in the field.

Lastly our intention is to produce referees that will earn the respect

of the sports community through their actions on and off the mat.

REFEREE REQUIREMENTS

The KST Technical Director/Referees shall implement and administer the referee certification program and testing.

REQUIREMENTS:

Class A Official

Arbitrators or Referees at the National level. Can also assume arbitrators, judges, or referees position as authorized by the requirements and licensed by the rule books.

The class “A” international refereeing requirements are as follows:

1.     Applicant must be a member of the Kokusai Senshu Tokukai in good standings.

2.     Applicant must be a citizen of the country they are representing.

3.     Applicant must be 25 years old as of January 1^st of said year to referee.

4.     Applicant must hold the rank of Sandan or higher to be an international referee.

5.     Knowledge of referee terms and methods of signaling.

6.     Certification by KST Technical Director/Referees.

7.     Demonstrated knowledge in previous national tournaments and practice matches.

8.     Passed KST international referee written test (with score of 80% or higher), passed practical test (with score of 80% or higher) at an international clinic, and demonstrated proficiency at a National Tournament as a referee, judge, or arbitrator.

9. Demonstrated proficiency and understanding of all facets of officiating.

                  10. Application to this program is by invitation or recommendation only.  

THE DIRECTOR OF REFEREES FOR THE KOKUSAI SENSHU

TOKUKAI IS HANSHI PATRICK ALBRECHT