EVENTS WILL USE A MODIFIED IJF RULE SET

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

EVENTS

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 five (5) 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: 

• Armlocks are allowed in Senior Brown/Black Divisions ONLY

• Choking permitted - 13 years old and above in all NON-NOVICE divisions.

• Golden score - 2 minute time limit for golden score. 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.
• White Judo Gis are Required for all divisions, Blue Judo Gis are not required for Junior Divisions. 
• Blue Judo Gis are Encouraged for all Brown & Black Belt Senior Divisions.
• Drop Knee Techniques ARE Permitted!

• 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.
• 7m x 7m with a 3 meter safety area and 4 meters between adjoining mats