“ Ippon”-full point means an attack with powerful, controlled, and well executed techniques, which automatically wins the match. Examples of “Ippon” techniques include:

•  As a result of a well executed technique on the protective equipment, the opponent is knocked down, stunned or mentally defeated through the loss of fighting spirit and will to continue;

•  An excellent and controlled punch, kick and strike techniques executed after controlling the opponent through ashi-barai (leg sweep) or throwing techniques; and

•  When a sequence of three or more effective techniques in an unbroken combination techniques hits perfectly and the opponent cannot adequately counter.

Effective techniques slightly less powerful which do not score an Ippon are awarded points (Wazaari). All contestants should aim to achieve victory through “Ippon”. If no “ Ippon” is scored within match time, the victory is awarded to the contestant who has accumulated the most points of the Wazaari.

When controlled techniques are executed slightly less powerful and perfect in execution to the Super Safe face or body protector, a punch is awarded 1 point- Wazaari, and a kick is awarded 2 points-Wazaari., For example, a kick to the body protector immediately followed by a punch to the face protector would be awarded a total of 3 points.

If a contestant turns around and exposes the back, the opponent can score 1 point for each controlled punch and kick executed on a non-contact (Sundome) basis to the back.

As sen-no-waza (first technique or premanitive attack), tai-no-waza (mutual attack or simueltanious attack), and go-no-waza (following technique or counter attack) are accepted, points are awarded for attacking at the same time, for counter techniques and for combination techniques on the basis described above.

Examples of points:

When the red contestant successfully attacks with a punch and kick combination and the white contestant immediately counterattacks with a kick, the red contestant gets 3 points (1 point for the punch and 2 points for the kick), and the white contestant gets 2 points for the kick.

A key feature of Koshiki Karatedo is therefore the addition-of-points system, which gives points to both contestants for combinations and counterattacks as well as for the initial attack.

A weight and age classification system is used to help ensure safe and fair match which are enjoyed and appreciated by large audiences. Categories are as follows:

In the absence of an Ippon which contestant has scored the greatest number of Wazaari, a decision shall be awarded, if no decision is reached.

Hikiwake ( Draw) ,if no dicition is reached ,same number of Wazaari or no Wazaari, in this case, an Encho-sen (first extension) of one minute shall be staged,

If no conclusion is reached after the Encho-sen, a Sai Encho-sen (final extention) shall be staged. and take the form of "Sakidori "in which the first point scored ( Ippon or Wazaari), from technique or foul, shall determine the winner.