New IJF Rules

Judogi Measurement Device

In order to enforce the proper size and measurements of Judogi as defined by the Competition Rules and fair conditions for athletes, the IJF has approved the special measuring device SOKUTEIKI and a new procedure of Judogi control beginning on January 1, 2009.

1. In all IJF events, there will be a sufficient number of Sokuteiki devices available in warming-up zones for competitors to check their own Judogi before entering the contest area prior to bouts. Upon entering the contest area, each competitor will be regarded as having assumed full responsibility that his/her Judogi complies fully with the Competition Rules.

2. If in doubt, a referee on the mat can check the competitors’ Judogi using the Sokuteiki device. Should the Judogi not comply with the Rules, the referee, after consulting with the judges, shall penalize the competitor by Hansokumake and declare the opponent winner.

REFEREEING RULES ALTERATIONS

SCORING: The number of scores will be reduced to:  YUKO, WAZA-ARI and IPPON.

TIMING IN OSAEKOMI-WAZA: The time for Osaekomi will be 25 seconds.
   -> 15 seconds - YUKO
   -> 20 seconds - WAZA-ARI
   -> 25 seconds - IPPON

SCALE OF PENALTIES: The scale of penalties will be as follows:
   -> 1. Shido = FREE WARNING!
   -> 2. Shido = YUKO for the opponent.
   -> 3. Shido = WAZA-ARI for the opponent.
   -> 4. Shido = IPPON for the opponent. (Hansoku-make)

GOLDEN SCORE: The “Golden Score” will be reduced to 3 minutes only (Juniors & Seniors).
   -> 1. Shido = FREE WARNING - No winning score!

BORDER LINE RULES: All the actions are valid and may continue (no Mate) as long as either contestant has some part of their body touching the contest area. (Similar criteria than in Ne-waza.)

STRICT APPLICATION OF THE REFEREEING RULES BELOW

KUMI-KATA:
   -> 1. REFUSAL OF KUMI-KATA GRASP:
       The “blue” contestant is positive, he seeks the grasp. The “white” contestant is negative, he prevents the grasp.

   -> 2. BLOCKING BY KUNI-KATA WITH REPULSING:
       The “blue” contestant pushes with his arms in a blocking position & prevents the “white” contestant attack.

   -> 3. BLOCKING BY KUNI-KATA WITH CRUSHING:
       The “blue” contestant is positive, his grasp blocks the “white” contestant by crushing and preventing his attack.

   -> 4. EXCESSIVE DEFENSE POSTURE:
       The “blue” contestant has an excessive defensive posture. The “white” contestant can’t make an attack.

   -> 5. GRASP OF THE TROUSER:
       The “white” contestant takes hold of the trouser leg with a hand to block or attack.

   -> 6. FALSE ATTACK:
        -> A. SUTEMI: 
            The “white” contestant is negative, he falls on the back without balancing and “blue” contestant. There is no action or intention of protection.

       -> B. WITH THE KNEE: 
            The “blue” contestant is negative, he falls to knees without balancing or technical intention of protection of the “white” contestant.