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

• Round robin for all divisions

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

• Ippon = 5 points, Waza-ari = 3 points, Hantei = 1 points, Hansoku-make = 5 points. The winner will be named by WINS first then POINTS

• International Judo Federation rules with the following modifications: 

• Arm locks permitted - Senior Black Belt divisions only.

• Choking permitted - 13 years old and above only
• NO DOUBLE KNEE Drop Throws for 12-Year-Old & Younger Divisions
• Rest Periods will not exceed the length of a match

• The CARE system will NOT 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 Judo Gi's are NOT REQUIRED for divisions but you must have a white Judo gi

• Match times will be 4 minutes for Black Belt Divisions and Senior Novice & Unlimited Golden Score. Senior Novice golden score at 1 min.

• Match times will be 3 minutes for all NON-Black Belt Divisions & 1 minute Golden Score

• Competitors who lose by Hansokumake because of “kikengachi” will not be allowed to continue. Hansokumake as a result of 3 shidos will only lose that match. 
• Non-Black Belt contestants will be allowed medical examination during their matches.
• Black Belt divisions will use current IJF rules concerning medical examination and Hansokumake. 
• Women wearing headscarves will be able to compete, as long as it does not interfere with Kumi kata. If it comes off during newaza, no “Mate” shall be called.