Is awarded to any contestant who has committed a serious infringement (or having been penalised shido commits a second slight infringement).

Note: This will most likely change by April 2003.

xvii) To apply shime-waza using the bottom of the jacket or belt, or using only the fingers.

xviii) To apply leg scissors to the opponent's trunk (dojime), neck or head. (scissor with crossed feet, while stretching out the legs).

xix) To kick with the knee or foot, the hand or arm of the opponent, in order to make him release his grip.

xx) To bend back the opponent's finger(s) in order to break his grip.

xxi) From tachi-waza or ne-waza to go outside the contest area or intentionally force the opponent to go outside the contest area

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