Referee in BJJ : Quiz 1 !

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According to the rules of Brazilian jiu-jitsu, who is the supreme authority during a fight?

The referee

The organizers

The referee director.

Fighters

What are the specific circumstances that can alter the result of a fight?

If the audience protests against the referee's decision.

If the score was read incorrectly, if the declared winning athlete used an illegal technique that the referee did not see, or if the athlete was mistakenly disqualified while using a permitted technique.

If the referee needs a break.

If the spectators dispute the decision.

Who can the referee consult with if a change in the result is necessary?

The referee can consult with the referee director.

All the referees involved in the fight.

The audience of the competition.

The athletes themselves.

How many referees can be appointed for a fight in a Brazilian jiu-jitsu competition?

One referee.

Two referees.

Three referees.

What is the role of the corner referees in a BJJ competition?

They have the same powers as the central referee.

They only observe the fight without being able to make a decision.

They serve as moral support to the fighters.

What happens if the corner referees disagree with the central referee on the points awarded for the same movement?

The central referee has the final say.

The corner referees have the final say.

The interim decision is retained.

What can lead to the disqualification of an athlete in a Brazilian jiu-jitsu competition?

Do a secret technique.

Accumulating four penalties for a serious fault or lack of combativeness.

Pull Guard.

How can the referee change the result of a fight?

By asking for the opinion of the audience.

By making their personal decision.

By asking for the opinion of the other referees.

How does the central referee determine the winner in case of a tie between two fighters?

By consulting the corner referees.

The two fighters start the fight again.

By deciding for themselves.

By drawing lots.

10.

What is the minimum number of referees who must confirm all the points, advantages or penalties awarded?

One referee.

Two referees.

Three referees.

11.

What happens if a fighter is mistakenly disqualified before submitting their opponent?

The fight is canceled.

The fighter applying the submission will restart the fight at the center of the combat area and receive two points.

The disqualification decision is maintained.

12.

What do the corner referees do if they agree with the central referee?

They stand up and signal their agreement.

They remain seated on their chairs.

They approach the central referee to discuss.

13.

What is the responsibility of the referee before the start of the fight?

Introduce the fighters to the public.

Discuss with the athletes about their strategy.

Perform a final check to ensure that all requirements are met.

14.

How should the referee signal the points awarded to the athlete on the right?

By raising their left arm without an armband.

By raising their right arm with a yellow and green armband.

By blowing a whistle.

15.

What belt should a fighter wear if both athletes are wearing the same color of kimono?

Royal blue.

Yellow and green.

White.

16.

What is the responsibility of the referee when the fighters are outside the combat area?

Let the fighters continue to fight.

Bring them back to a standing position in the center of the combat zone.

Disqualify them.

17.

When a fighter is attempting a submission but their opponent defends by leaving the safety zone, what should the referee do?

The referee should stop the match and restart it in the center of the combat zone with the fighters standing up, and award 2 points to the athlete who performed the submission attempt if the defending athlete initiated the movement that led to leaving the combat area.

The referee should allow the match to continue uninterrupted.

The referee should stop the match and restart it in the center of the combat zone with the fighters standing up, without awarding any points or advantages.

18.

What is the necessary duration for a fighter to stabilize a position outside the safety zone before the referee stops the match and awards points?

3 seconds.

1 second.

5 seconds.

19.

How should the referees handle movements of the fighters beyond the safety zone?

Stop the match and award an advantage to the athlete who initiated the movement.

Allow the fighters to continue moving.

Stop all movement and bring the fighters back to a standing position in the center of the combat zone.

20.

What is the responsibility of the referees overseeing matches in the under 12 category regarding the athletes' spine?

No particular responsibility.

Position themselves behind the child when they are lifted off the ground by the opponent, as in the case of a triangle or closed guard.

Punish the athlete who lifted the child off the ground.

21.

When a fighter unintentionally makes a movement that puts their opponent in an illegal position and no fighter has a submission in progress, what should the referee do?

Stop the match, place the fighters back in their regular position, and punish the infraction.

Let the match continue.

Stop the match and disqualify the fighter who placed their opponent in an illegal position.

22.

In what situation should the referee interrupt the match to bring the fighters back to a standing position?

When the fighters are in a closed guard position and no significant action takes place for 20 seconds.

When the fighters are in a half guard position and no significant action takes place for 10 seconds.

When the fighters are in an open guard position and no significant action takes place for 30 seconds.

23.

If both athletes wear the same colored kimono, how is the athlete on the right side of the referee identified?

With a yellow and green belt

With a red and white belt

The referee remembers the initial placement of the fighters

24.

How should the athlete with a blue kimono position himself when fighting against an athlete with a white kimono?

On the left side of the referee

On the right side of the referee

25.

How should the athlete with a black kimono position himself when fighting against an athlete with a blue kimono?

On the right side of the referee

On the left side of the referee

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