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competition area
competition area
Smooth wooden floor on which the kendo bout takes place; a bout usually lasts five minutes.
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scorekeepers
One of two officials who register the contestants’ points and penalties, as given by the referee.
timekeeper
Official who monitors the duration of the bout.
assistant referee
One of two officials who assist the chief referee and are involved in scoring the contestants, using flags.
chief referee
Official who enforces the rules, directs the bout and awards the points and penalties to the contestants.