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. 

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

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. 

Three mat areas will be used. IJF Contest Area rules apply. At least 6X6M contest area; 3M safety area with 4m between adjoining mats.

The CARE System will not be used.

Please note that OPEN Divisions are about TIME IN JUDO and not weight or Rank. Open Divisions mean 7+ months in Judo can participate in the stated division - it does NOT refer to Rank, Age, or Weight. 

BASIC Divisions for Senior & Veteran are belts below Brown

RULE BREAKDOWN 

• True 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.
• No Chokes or Armlocks in Basic Divisions.

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

• Co-ed competition for children 10 years old and younger may occur depending on the number of entries in those divisions.

• WHITE JUDO GIS ONLY!!

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

• Match times will be 3 minutes for senior basic

• 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.
• Golden score will be used in all divisions. Unlimited time for Open divisions of 15-16, 17-20 & Senior/Veteran Divisions. 2 minutes for all others.

• All athletes must be in Judo Gi to receive awards.
• White & Blue Sashes will be provided.