White shorts are normally not allowed. The color indicated by
the sleeve or wrist band is the wrestlers color who is receiving
the warning, score, etc. The referee will normally speak only a
few commands followed by a color when addressing a wrestler
during wrestling (such as action Red). It is also commonplace
for a referee to point at a particular wrestler using the same
colored arm or wrist as the wrestler's color for verbal warnings.
Awarded points are not called out or otherwise verbalized by the
referee.
Left to right: Total Victory, Four Points, Two Points, One
Point.
Left to Right: Broken Hold Down or No Points, Verbal and Signal
to Watch Hold Down, Throw is on the Mat, Time Out, Illegal
Hold.
Footwork
Describing the proper footwork positions for each throw is
difficult. The best advice is to watch accomplished JUDO or
SOMBO wrestlers execute various throwing techniques. However, at
least two maneuvers dominate most trips and one position is
standard for many throws. The primary positions for throwing or
tripping from your opponents right side is described below:
- Throwing T Position: step into a T position across the front
of your opponents right toes. Next, step in a backward motion
almost between your opponents feet with your left foot while
swiveling on the ball of your right foot. At the same time, bend
your knees slightly. The throw is executed with a slight bend
forward of your body and straightening the legs. Your hip should
bump your opponents body.
- Trip With Sweep: footsweeps are similar in SOMBO and
wrestling. You must step either to the side or backwards while
pulling slightly on your opponents jacket. Just as your opponent
takes his weight off his right foot, sweep his foot sideways with
your left foot while at the same time lifting is shoulders up and
twisting your body in a counter-clockwise direction.
- Trip With Kazush: pull your opponent forward and lift
slightly until you slightly bump your opponents chest (kazush).
At the same time step with your left foot to just to the front
and about one foot to the left of your opponents right foot.
Your right foot, cocked slightly inward, is moved first between
your left foot and your opponents right knee, then extended
inward behind your opponents right knee. Your body is pushing
into your opponent right side, and as you execute the trip, you
must bend forward.
Belt Requirements