Rules

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. 

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 brown/black belt divisions only.

• Choking permitted - 13 years old and above.

• 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.

• 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.