Part II: Competitive field of play
1. Field of play description/requirements
- Each contest area should be 12 m x 12 m and covered by Tatamis. The contest area shall be divided into two zones, distinguished by two colours.
- The fighting area shall always be 8 m x 8 m.
- The area outside the fighting area shall be called the safety area and shall be at least 2 m wide.
- A shared safety area is not permitted where two or more adjoining competition areas are used. The distance between the Secretariat and the contest area must be at least 2 m.
- The distance between the audience and the contest area must be at least 3 m.
2. Field of play variations
- A fighting area of a minimum 6 m x 6 m is allowed in exceptional cases. As well as sharing part of the safety area, but between two fighting areas, there must be at least 3 m.
Updated: January 10, 2025
Published: December 17, 2024