This page is a source of information for Ishinryu Association Referees, Judges, and all those interested in pursuing these qualifications within our association.

New Qualifications - June 2009

Thanks to Mike Tointon who ran an officials course during the 2009 Open Summer Course on behalf of Ishinryu. Two officials passed the exam as follows:

• CHRIS WILSON - REF 'A'
• MICHAEL WILSON - REF 'B'

New Qualifications - November 2008

Following a written exam taken on November 16 (followed by practical assesments at the Ishinryu championships) congratulations are due to the following on their recent qualifications.

• SARAH STYLES - REF 'A'
• CHRIS WILSON - REF 'B'
• ANDREW BIDDER - REF 'B'
• JAMES KNIGHT - JUDGE 'A'

Latest WKF competition rules - January 2009

To download the full rule set for Kumite and Kata click on the links to the WKF site. 
Full Competition Rules

January 2009 Amendments only