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 Black Belt divisions only.

• Choking permitted - 13 years old and above.

• Golden score will be used in all divisions. 2 minute time limit for golden score. Black Belt Divisions will utilize unlimited golden score. 

• 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 Judo Gi's are NOT REQUIRED for junior divisions but you must have a white Judo gi

• 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 & grand championship divisions

• 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.

Coaching

Coaching is encouraged at all times during the matches. 

What does it mean to coach your athlete: 

• All comments from the coach should be geared towards helping your athlete perform a judo technique.
• As long as coaches are being a positive influence over the athlete they will be encouraged to continue coaching.