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 System:

• Round Robin for all divisions.
• Two (2) minute match times for 4-6, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12
• Three (3) minute match times for 13-14, 15-16
• Wins count first and points count second in round robin divisions.
• Ippon = 10 points, Waza-ari = 5 points.
• NO Hansoku-make = ALL DIVISIONS.
• NO chokes permitted = ALL DIVISIONS. 
• NO arm locks permitted = ALL DIVISIONS.
• Golden score = 1 minute.
• Golden score will be used in all divisions.
• After 1 minute of golden score, the referees will decide the winner.
• Rest periods = 2 minutes
• The CARE system will not be used.
• Co-ed competition for children 10 years old and younger may occur depending on the number of entries in those divisions.
• White belts & white/yellow belts will be separated from yellow belts (assuming there are enough athletes to make divisions)
• White & blue sashes will be used for all competitors.
• All athletes must be in their Judo Gi to receive awards.

Age and weight divisions are subject to change to ensure the safety of the participant.

Coaches, instructors, & parents will have an opportunity to review the categories and

confirm their child’s/athlete’s suitability for participation. Boys and girls age ten and

under may be asked to compete in a co-ed division.