Professional Referees & Officials Union
The independent Professional Referees & Officials Union was established following many requests for competent martial arts adjudicators with globally recognized qualifications.
Independent World Executive Adjudication Commission
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J. Blackledge FIGM
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World Adjudication Commissioner
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International Referees & Judges
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K. Tsai (UK)
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S. Adhishesha (India)
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V. Trorey (UK)
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S. Pawar (India)
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Traditional Karate
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Tang Soo Do
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Traditional Karate
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Tang Soo Do
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S. Graham (UK)
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K. Gaur (India)
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H. Gaur (India)
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L. K. Bharti (India)
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Traditional Karate
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Tang Soo Do
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Tang Soo Do
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Tang Soo Do
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P. Sharma (India)
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S. Bakshi (India)
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M. D. Selvam (India)
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S. S. Mistry (India)
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Tang Soo Do
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Tang Soo Do
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Tang Soo Do
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Tang Soo Do
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M. T. Bhajantri (India)
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K. M. F. Khan (India)
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A. A. Chavan (India)
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A. Singh (India)
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Tang Soo Do
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Tang Soo Do
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Tang Soo Do
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Tang Soo Do
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D. Pandit (India)
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D. A. Shinde (India)
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V. Kadam (India)
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R. M. Bhajantri (India)
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Tang Soo Do
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Tang Soo Do
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Tang Soo Do
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Tang Soo Do
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National Referees & Judges
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A. A. Alorro (Philippines)
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Traditional Karate
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Regional Referees & Judges
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N. Smiler (UK)
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D. Willoughby (UK)
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D. Smith (UK)
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S. Williams (UK)
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Traditional Karate
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Traditional Karate
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Traditional Karate
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Traditional Karate
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*All Qualifications comprise of two parts:
Part One (Certificate)
All generic sections shown below for Class C (Regional) Class B (National) and Class A (International) must be successfully completed to obtain the generic certificate for martial arts officiating, refereeing, and judging.
Part Two (Diploma)
All candidates must demonstrate full knowledge of the rules pertaining to their chosen discipline, and successfully complete three compulsory practical assessments.
Class C requires candidates to referee at three regional events.
Class B requires candidates to referee at three national events.
Class A requires candidates to referee at three international events.
On successful completion of Part Two the candidate will be awarded the relevant diploma in their specialized discipline. Following successful completion of both parts in any of the three classes, the candidate will automatically be entered into the register of Professional Referees & Officials, and paid in accordance with current rates at the time for their services.
Martial Arts Referees & Officials Courses
CLASS C (Regional Licence)
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Unit Title |
Mandatory
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Credits
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Class C |
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PROU01 |
Formal/Informal Self Assessment |
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10 |
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PROU02 |
Introduction to Refereeing |
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10 |
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PROU03 |
Professional Code of Ethics |
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10 |
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PROU04 |
Health & Safety |
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10 |
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PROU05 |
First Aid |
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10 |
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PROU06 |
Timekeeping/Scoring |
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10 |
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PROU07 |
Theoretical & Practical (3 events) |
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10 |
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TOTAL 70 Points |
CLASS B (National Licence)
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Credits
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Class B |
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PROU08 |
Advanced Skills & Conflict Management |
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10 |
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PROU09 |
National Legal Framework |
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10 |
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PROU10 |
Risk Assessment |
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2 |
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PROU11 |
Handling Complaints |
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2 |
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PROU12 |
Advanced Communication |
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2 |
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PROU13 |
National Legal Framework |
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2 |
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PROU14 |
Advanced Health & Safety |
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2 |
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PROU15 |
Advanced Adjudication |
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10 |
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PROU16 |
Theoretical & Practical (3 events) |
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10 |
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TOTAL 50 Points |
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Mandatory
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Credits
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Class A |
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PROU17 |
Introduction to International Skills |
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10 |
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PROU18 |
International Legal Framework |
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10 |
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PROU19 |
International Refereeing Skills |
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2 |
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PROU20 |
Culture Awareness |
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2 |
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PROU21 |
Communication |
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2 |
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PROU22 |
Professional Development |
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2 |
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PROU23 |
Sports Injuries |
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2 |
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PROU24 |
Specialised Module & Rule Book |
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10 |
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PROU25 |
Theoretical & Practical (3 events) |
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10 |
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TOTAL 50 Points |
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Full qualification requires completion of all 25 units
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Mandatory Credits |
TOTAL 170 Points |
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