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What is Jogai in Karate?

Exiting the competition area with any part of the body when not caused by the opponent. Repeated jogai climbs the penalty ladder — edge control is a real tactical weapon in kumite.

Example: Chased to the line, she conceded her second jogai.

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KumiteKataYukoWaza-ariIpponSenshuHanteiJodan
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