EVENTS WILL USE A MODIFIED IJF RULE SET

Below is a list of rules that are being modified from the IJF Rule Set. 

EVENTS

Tournament directors have the right to modify any IJF Rule they deem necessary during the event. 

These events are designed to give the best possible experience for the athlete. Coaches and referees should work together to create a positive experience for athletes. 

RULE BREAKDOWN 

• Modified double elimination.

• Round robin for four (4) or fewer competitors.

• Wins count first and points count second in round robin divisions.

• Ippon = 10 points, Waza-ari = 5 points, Hantei = 3 points, Hansoku-make = 10 points

• International Judo Federation rules with the following modifications: 

• Arm locks permitted - Senior brown/black belt divisions only.

• Choking permitted - 13 years old and above.

• Golden score - 2 minute time limit for golden score for Divisions 14 years old and below. Cadet 15-16, Junior (17-20) & Senior Brown & Black Belt Divisions will have an unlimited time. Golden score will be used in all divisions.

• Rest periods - Rest periods will not exceed the length of a match.

• The CARE system will be used on all competition areas.

• Co-ed competition for children 10 years old and younger may occur depending on the number of entries in those divisions.
• Blue and white judogis are required for all competitors (seniors and juniors) with the following exceptions: Kids White/Yellow, Kids Junior 1 and Boys & Girls 2 (kids ages 4-8 years old) must bring your own white and blue obi (belt) for competition.

• Blue Judo Gi's WILL BE REQUIRED FOR ALL senior divisions including senior novice!!

• Match times will be 4 minutes for women’s & men’s senior brown/black belt divisions.

• Match times will be 3 minutes for senior novice

• Match times will be 3 minutes for juniors 9-10, 11-12, 13-14, 15-17.

• Match times will be 2 minutes for juniors 4-6, 7-8.

• All athletes must be in Judo Gi to receive awards.