referee certification

Section 1 Referee Responsibilities & Match Conduct

1. What is the primary responsibility of a referee during a match?

A To ensure matches end quickly to stay on schedule B To enforce rules consistently and ensure athlete safety C To entertain the audience D To determine who has better style or aggression

2. Before the match begins, the referee should:

A Check uniforms, confirm table readiness, and verify division legality B Ask the athletes about their favorite submissions C Skip uniform checks if competitors look prepared D Let the table staff handle legality checks

3. What verbal command starts a match?

A "Hajime!" B "Fight!" C "Combate!" D "Engage!"

4. If a referee sees an unsafe submission being applied in a youth division, what should happen?

A Allow it to continue until the athlete taps B Warn the competitor verbally C Immediately stop the match D Call the coach to intervene

5. When signaling points, the referee should:

A Shout the points loudly without using hand gestures B Use hand signals with fingers clearly showing awarded points C Wait until the match ends to announce totals D Let the table staff decide

Section 2 Scoring System & Match Outcomes

6. How many points are awarded for a takedown with control?

A 1 B 2 C 3 D 4

7. To score a sweep, which condition must be met?

A The reversal must start from guard using the legs B Any reversal counts C Only top control after scramble counts D Sweep must include a submission attempt

8. How many points for passing the guard?

A 2 B 3 C 4 D None

9. What are not awarded in the Solid Series rule set?

A Points B Advantages or disadvantages C Warnings D Referee decisions

10. What happens if both athletes are tied in points at the end of the match?

A Match restarts B Referee decision based on control and aggression C Coin toss D Both disqualified

Section 3 Legal & Illegal Techniques

11. Which of the following is always illegal in all divisions?

A Kimura B Arm triangle C Scissor takedown D Straight ankle lock

12. When are wrist locks legal?

A All divisions B Teens and up C Only for Adult Blue Belt and higher D Brown and Black Belt only

13. When are heel hooks allowed?

A All nogi divisions B Adult/Masters Brown/Black Nogi only C Teens and up D Never

14. Which submission is specifically prohibited for Little Tigers (4-6 yrs) but allowed in older groups?

A Arm lock B Ezequiel choke C Americana D Rear naked choke

15. Which technique is only for Brown/Black divisions?

A Triangle choke B Omo plata C Knee bar D Kimura

Section 4 Penalties, Stalling, & Disqualifications

16. What is the first penalty for stalling?

A Disqualification B Verbal caution C Loss of position D Warning and point deduction

17. What is the penalty after the second stalling warning?

A Verbal caution B Clear warning and loss of position C Point deduction D Match restart

18. Which of the following results in immediate disqualification?

A Stalling once B Using banned submissions C Leaving the mat accidentally D Having an untied belt

19. What happens if a competitor intentionally runs out of bounds to avoid a submission?

A Restart in center B Warning only C Disqualification D Point deduction

20. When should the referee call medical staff?

A Only if the coach requests B After the match C Immediately if a competitor goes unconscious D Only if bleeding occurs

Section 5 Scenario-Based Referee Judgment

21. During a youth match, a competitor applies an armbar and the opponent grimaces but hasn't tapped. What should you do?

A Let them continue B Stop the match immediately C Wait for verbal submission D Call the coach

22. Two competitors scramble while both are on the ground, one ends on top but did not start from guard. Should you award sweep points?

A Yes, control established B Yes, reversal counts C No, not from guard D Yes, if referee decides

23. A competitor passes guard, stabilizes for 2 seconds, then loses control. Award points?

A Yes, partial control counts B Yes, for effort C No, must hold 3 seconds D No, guard passes never score

24. A competitor performs a flying guard pull. What is the referee's call?

A 2 points for creativity B No score, continue C Stop the match and restart from neutral D Verbal warning only

25. A coach disputes a score loudly after the match. What should the referee do?

A Argue back B Deescalate and explain calmly C Ignore the coach D Ask table staff to handle it

Solid Series Referee Certification Exam

Section 1 Referee Responsibilities & Match Conduct

Section 2 Scoring System & Match Outcomes

Section 3 Legal & Illegal Techniques

Section 4 Penalties, Stalling, & Disqualifications

Section 5 Scenario-Based Referee Judgment