Heavy contact in Phase 1 (striking too hard): warning → point deduction → DQ; Illegal techniques (eye-poke, throat, spine, head-butts, leg locks, etc.): caution → DQ; Stalling / passivity: warning → caution → opponent advantage
Why people argue about this
People often assume that a warning is just a verbal reminder without consequences, forgetting that it leads directly to point deductions if Phase 1 continues with heavy contact. This oversight frequently causes confusion because they miss the severity of the initial warning in JJIF's rule structure for maintaining safety and fairness.