Rules

IJF International Federation Rules:

Competitors and coaches will need to present a vaild USA Judo, USJA, USJF and ATJA memberships

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Events will use a Modified IJF Rule Set

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

Events

The event guarantees athletes at least 2 matches or their entry fee will be refunded. 

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. 

The focus of these events is the development and the emphasis is on positive judo (Throws, Pins, Armlocks, Chokes). 

  • Refs for kids (U13) matches should be at least a brown belt in judo. Refs for ages 13+ should be at least a black belt in judo. 
  • 1 Ref per mat area at a minimum. 

BASIC & INTERMEDIATE DIVISION MATCH TIMES:

  • All Basic Divisions (Youth/Teens/Adult/Veterans) are 3 mins.
  • Youth Intermediate are 3 mins.
  • Athletes are encouraged to get up quickly and continue. 

13+ INTERMEDIATE & ADVANCED DIVISION MATCH TIMES:

  • 13+ Int & Adv is 4 mins

IJF Cadet, IJF Junior & IJF Senior DIVISION MATCH TIMES:

  • IJF Cadet, IJF Junior & IJF Senior. 4 mins 
  • Follow standard IJF Rules

Veterans Intermediate & Advanced DIVISION MATCH TIMES:

  • Veterans Intermediate & Advanced is 4 mins.
  • Athletes are encouraged to get up quickly and continue.

GOLDEN SCORE:

  • All Basic Divisions - 3 minutes
  • If nobody scores at the end of the Golden Score, the referee decides the winner
  • All Intermediate & Advanced Divisions - Unlimited

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 and not a distraction/disturbance to the referee or table staff they will be encouraged to continue coaching. 

Penalties

Basic Divisions 

Shidos will not be handed out for Minor infractions

  • Referees will warn judoka about infractions and instruct them not to do so in the future. 
  • If a judoka gets 3 warnings for the same infraction they will lose the match. 
  • If a judoka gets 3 warnings for different infractions the match will continue. 

Intermediate Divisions

  • Referees will use their discretion to give penalties for stalling.
  • Stalling can include - Running out of bounds, defensive posture, or any action deemed to prevent their opponent from positive judo.
  • Dragging your opponent into newaza will also incur a penalty. This would include purposely snapping your opponent to the ground where the other athlete is unable to attack effectively. 
  • Referees will give a verbal warning to athletes one time per offense if they are breaking the rules and not issuing the shido. 

Advanced and IJF Division

  • These will follow IJF Rules

JUDO Uniforms

All competitors must wear a properly fitting gi.

Divisions under 13 years old Basic, Intermediate & Advanced Divisions

  • Any color (white, blue, black)
  • Any patches/embroidery can be worn as long as it does not hinder opponents' ability to grab judo gi or go against the spirit of judo.

Divisions 13+ Basic & Intermediate

  • Any color (white, blue, black)
  • Any patches/embroidery can be worn as long as it does not hinder opponents' ability to grab judo gi or go against the spirit of judo. 

Advanced Divisions (Cadet, Junior, Senior)

  • Follow IJF rules (White & Blue Only)

Contact

Entries

  • Male & Female 4 - 6 Years Old 60 USD
  • Male 7 - 8 Years Old 60 USD
  • Male 9 - 10 Years Old 60 USD
  • Male 11 - 12 Years Old 60 USD
  • Male 13 - 14 Years Old 60 USD
  • Male 15 - 16 Years Old 60 USD
  • Male 17 - 20 Years Old 60 USD
  • Senior Men (21+) 60 USD
  • Veteran Men (30+) 60 USD
  • Female 7 - 8 Years Old 60 USD
  • Female 9 - 10 Years Old 60 USD
  • Female 11 - 12 Years Old 60 USD
  • Female 13 - 20 Years Old 60 USD
  • Senior Women (21+) 60 USD
  • Veteran Women (30+) 60 USD

Cancel/Refund policy