2014 Judo Contest Rules Flashcards
To learn the 2014 Judo Contest Rules at National and Continental Referee standard Based on the British Judo Association Rulebook - August 2014
If a contestant pulls his opponent down into ne-waza (penalty), what two potential actions would the referee take?
When one contestant pulls his opponent down into Newaza not in accordance with Article 16 paragraph 2 and his opponent does not take advantage of this to continue into Newaza, the Referee shall announce Mate, and penalise with Shido the contestant who has infringed Article 27.7. If the opponent takes advantage of the action of Tori, the Newaza work may continue (with the Shido awarded later).
What happens in the event of bridging during Osaekomi?
In situations where the back of the contestant being held is no longer in contact with the Tatami, (e.g. “bridging”), but the contestant applying the hold maintains control, the Osaekomi shall continue.
What happens when an opponent doesn’t appear for their contest?
The decision of Fusen-gachi shall be given to any contestant whose opponent does not appear for his contest. A contestant, who is not at his starting position after three (3) calls at one (1) minute intervals, will forfeit the contest.
How should the contest begin? (position & announcement)
The contest shall always begin in the standing position when the Referee announces Hajime.
In the case where both contestants are penalised with direct Hansoku-make simultaneously, what happens?
Both contestants shall be excluded from the Tournament/Championship.
Can penalties be given after Sore-made? (explain)
A penalty can be awarded after the announcement of Sore-made for any prohibited act done during the time allotted for the contest or, in some exceptional situations, for serious acts done after the signal to end the contest, as long as the decision has not been given.
WHICH PENALTY? To put a hand, arm, foot or leg directly on the opponent’s face. The face means the area within the line bordered by the forehead, the front of the ears and the jaw-line.
Shido
What does Article 16 cover?
Entry into Newaza
What does Article 27 cover?
Prohibited Acts and Penalties
Where shall the contest be fought?
In the contest area
In the case of simultaneous Ippon during the “Golden Score” contest, what happens?
The Referee shall announce Mate, continuing the contest without taking into account these actions for scoring purposes.
How should the referee approach contestants who does not engage in a quick Kumikata or who tries not to be gripped by the opponent.
Strictly
In any case whenever the Referees are of the opinion that the contest should not continue….
the central Referee shall end the contest and indicate the result in accordance with the rules.
How long should all gestures be maintained?
All gestures should be maintained for 3 to 5 seconds.
How does rolling shido work?
Shido will be given to the contestant deserving it, in place, without having both contestants return to the formal start position (Mate - Shido - Hajime) except when a Shido is given for leaving the contest area.
What must the referee do before awarding Hansoku-make?
Before awarding Hansoku-make, the Referee must consult with the other Referees and make his decision in accordance with the “majority of three” rule.
What is the correct position of the referee and table referees at the start of an individual competition?
The central Referee and the table Referees shall always be in position to start the contest before the arrival on the contest area of the contestants. In individual competitions the central Referee shall be at the centre, 2m back from the line from which the contestants start, and shall be facing the timekeepers’ table. And the other 2 Referees will be seated in their respective table.
When leaving the mat/field of play, the athletes must…?
When the athletes are leaving the mat they must be wearing their Judogi in the proper way and must not remove any part of the Judogi or the belt before leaving the FOP (Field Of Play).
How are prohibited acts divided?
The Prohibited Acts are divided into ‘Slight’ infringements (Shido) and ‘Grave’ infringements (Hansoku-make).
The contest area and safety area should be….?
The contest area will be a different colour to the safety area, and must maintain sufficient contrast to avoid misleading edge situations.
Where should the Contest Sheet Writers, Scoreboard Keepers and Timekeepers be positioned?
The Contest Sheet Writers, Scoreboard Keepers and Timekeepers must be facing the central Referee.
After announcing Sore-made, what should the referee be careful to do?
After this announce, the Referee shall always keep the contestants within his view, in case they do not hear his announcement and continue competing.
WHICH PENALTY? (Generally more than 5 seconds) or to grasp by “screwing up” the sleeve end(s). to continually hold the opponent’s sleeve end(s) for a defensive purpose
Shido
A free zone, of what width, shall be maintained around the entire competition area?
A free zone, a minimum of 50cm must be maintained around the entire competition area.
When the referee has awarded the result, what should the contestants do?
Once the contest is over and the Referee has award the result, the contestants shall simultaneously take a step back from the right foot and bow to each other.
When is trapping/wrapping with the belt or jacket; not considered encircling?
When the belt or jacket is used as an anchor for a grip (without encircling)
WHICH PENALTY? Any action against the spirit of Judo
Any action against the spirit of Judo may be punished by a direct Hansoku-make at any time in the contest.
What does Article 13 cover?
Osaekomi Time
What does Article 4 say should happen where a contestant is not willing to comply with Articles 3 and 4?
- Any contestant not willing to comply with the requirements of Articles 3 and 4 shall be refused the right to compete and the opponent shall win the contest as provided for in Article 28 of these Rules, by Fusen-gachi, if the contest has not yet started, or by Kiken-gachi, if the contest has already started, according to the “majority of three” rule.
What do the Article 9 exceptions say about ne-waza actions that go outside the contest area?
In Newark the action is valid and may continue outside of the contest area as long as Osaekomi was called inside.
What are the max and min widths of the lapel?
The width of the lapel must be between 4 and 5cm
What are the 5 requirements for announcing Osaekomi?
ARTICLE 26 - Osaekomi-waza The Referee shall announce Osaekomi when in his opinion the applied technique corresponds with the following criteria: a) The contestant being held must be controlled by his opponent and must have his back, both shoulders or one shoulder in contact with the Tatami. b) The control can be made from the side, from the rear or from on top. c) The contestant applying the hold must not have his leg(s) or body controlled by his opponent’s legs. d) At least one contestant must have some part of his body touching the contest area. e) The contestant applying Osaekomi must have his body in either the Kesa, the Shiho or Ura position, i.e. similar to the techniques Kesa-gatame, Kami-shiho-gatame or Ura-Gatame.
How is “Normal Kumikata” defined?
“Normal” Kumikata is taking hold the right side of the opponent’s Judogi, be it the sleeve, collar, chest area, top of the shoulder or back with the left hand and with the right hand the left side of the opponent’s Judogi be it the sleeve, collar, chest area, top of the shoulder or back and always above the belt or vice versa.
WHICH PENALTY? To reap the opponents supporting leg from the inside when the opponent is applying a technique such as Harai-goshi etc.
Hansoku-make
What should the referee do if he notices the scoreboard is incorrect?
Should a Referee notice that the scoreboard is incorrect he should draw the central Referee’s attention to the mistake.
What should be announced if during Osaekomi uke succeeds in scissoring tori’s leg?
Toketa
WHICH PENALTY? To disregard the Referee’s instructions.
Hansoku-make
For Osaekomi to be valid, which parts of uke need to be in contract with the tatami?
His opponent and must have his back, both shoulders or one shoulder in contact with the Tatami.
Who may interrupt the contest?
The members of the Refereeing Commission may interrupt the contest. The IJF Jury will interfere only when there is a mistake that needs to be rectified. The intervention and any change to the decisions of the Referees by the IJF Jury will be made only in exceptional circumstances. The IJF Jury will interfere only when they consider it to be necessary. IJF Jury, like Referees, must be of different nationalities to the athletes on the mat. There is no appeal process for coaches, but they can approach the IJF Jury table to watch the reason for the change to the final decision.
WHICH PENALTY? In a standing position, to continually keep the opponent’s fingers of one or both hands interlocked, in order to prevent action in the contest (Generally more than 5 seconds), or to take the wrist or the hands of the opponent only to avoid the grip or the attack on him should be penalized by Shido.
Shido
Which contestant wears the white judogi?
The contestant shall wear either a white or blue Judogi. (The first Contestant called shall wear the white Judogi; the second shall wear the blue.)
What does Article 6 cover?
Position and Function of the Central Referee
Which Article covers Situations Not Covered by the Rules
Article 30
Which Article covers Start of the Contest
Article 15
What happens in the event of sickness?
b) Sickness Generally, where one contestant is taken sick during a contest and is unable to continue, he shall lose the contest.
What is important about the time signal when several competitions areas are being used?
APPENDIX Article 12 - Time signal When using several competition areas at the same time - the use of different audible signals is required.
WHICH PENALTY? To hold the opponent’s sleeve end(s) between the thumb and the fingers (“Pistol” grip).
Shido
WHCIH PENALTY? To encircle the end of the belt or jacket around any part of the opponent’s body. The act of “encircling” means that the belt or jacket must completely encircle. Using the belt or jacket as an “anchor” for a grip (without encircling), e.g. to trap the opponent’s arm, should not be penalised.
Shido
What is the Osae-lomi time for Waza-ari?
15 seconds or more, but less than 20 seconds?
WHICH PENALTY? To force the opponent with either one or both arms to take a bending position without immediate attack will be penalized by Shido for a blocking attitude.
Shido
Which Article covers Sono-mama
Article 18
WHAT PENALTY? To apply leg scissors to the opponent’s trunk (Dojime), neck or head (Scissor with crossed feet, while stretching out the legs).
Shido
What is the Osae-komi time for Ippon?
20 seconds
What does Article 7 say about the position and function of the table referees?
ARTICLE 7 - Position and Function of the table Referees Two Referees will be seating at the table of the mat that will be refereeing together with the central Referee connected by earphones and will assist him with a video CARE system according to the ‘majority of three’ rule. A Referee should not pre-empt the central Referee’s signal for a score. The Referee should leave the competition area during presentations or any lengthy delay in the program.
What is announced when cancelling an expressed opinion?
Nothing
What must the referee ensure after calling Sono-mama?
He must ensure that there is no change in the position or grip of either contestant.
When is bear hug not a penalty?
When a contestant, Tori or Uke has Kumikata with a minimum of one hand
How should the Osaekomi timekeeper and overall timekeeper use their flags?
The Osaekomi timekeeper shall raise a green flag whenever he starts the clock on hearing the announcement and seeing the signal of Osaekomi or Yoshi. He shall lower the flag when he stops the clock on hearing Toketa, Mate or Sono- mama, or on expiry of the time for Osaekomi. The overall timekeeper (real contest time) shall raise a yellow flag whenever he stops the clock on hearing the announcement and seeing the signal of Mate or Sono-mama and he shall lower the flag when he restarts the clock on hearing Hajime or Yoshi.
When would you not give a ‘rolling shido’?
When a Shido is given for leaving the contest area.
WHICH PENALTY? To bend back the opponent’s finger(s) in order to break his grip.
Shido
WHICH PENALTY? To make unnecessary calls, remarks or gestures derogatory to the opponent or Referee during the contest.
Hansoku-make
What is the minimum and maximum size of the contest area?
The inner area shall be called the contest area and shall always be of a minimum of 8m x 8m or a maximum of 10m x 10m.
What is the judogi control procedure?
Judogi Control procedure: 1. The judogi must not be wet, and show any particular stains. 2. The jacket and the trousers need to be of the same brand and of a uniform colour. 3. The name of the fighter on the accreditation card has to correspond to the back number. 4. The “IJF Approved” label on the jacket, the trousers and the belt is controlled with a UV optical lamp. 5. The logo of the judogi manufacturer approved as “IJF Official supplier” must appear on the jacket, the trousers and the belt. The brand of the judogi manufacturer must be identical for the jacket and the trousers. 6. The appropriate backnumber, entirely sewed, with the name of the competitor (corresponding to the accreditation card) and the dedicated advertising of the competition (which can be different for the white and blue judogi according to the competition protocol). 7. National emblem (on the left side of the jacket at the chest level) 8. Control of the corresponding advertising 9. Control of jackets, trousers (the malleolus must be visible and accessible for checking the length of the trousers) and belt size in compliance with the current regulations 10. Control of any Protections (knee pad, elbow pad, shin pad…). No metallic part or any other part made of rigid material is allowed. The control of the size of the judogi is operated with the worn protections. 11. Long hair must be tied.
How is a technique started after the time signal treated?
Any technique applied after the ringing of the bell to indicate the expiry of the time of the contest shall not be valid, even if the Referee has not yet announced Sore-made.
What constitutes a bridge?
Head and one foot or both feet in contact with the Tatami -> Also an attempt of a bridge (arching the body) should be counted as a “bridge”.
What are the rules regarding bloodstains?
A fighter’s judogi must not show any worn out signs, particularly on the collar and the lapel. If the condition of the judogi is assessed as unsatisfactory, the fighter must wear a spare judogi.
What does Article 24 cover?
Yuko
How many times may a contestant reset a dislocation? And what happens if this is exceeded?
The contestant will be allowed to reset the same finger on two (2) occasions. If the same dislocation occurs a third (3rd) time, the contestant shall not be considered to be in condition to continue in the contest. The Referee, after previous consultation with the table Referees, shall end the contest and declare the opponent to be the winner by Kiken-gachi.
How should the referee award a penalty? (consideration, not the signal)
The Referee shall award a penalty of Shido or Hansoku-make depending on the seriousness of the infringement.
If, following a first warning, a coach does not follow the rules on mat side coaching, what shall happen?
He will receive a second WARNING and will be expelled from the competition area and may not be replaced during this contest.
When can sono-mama only be applied?
Sono-mama can only be applied in situations where contestants are working in Newaza.
When after Sore-made may a penalty not be given?
After the decision has been given
When electronic scoreboards are used, what should be available?
Whenever electronic scoreboards are used, manual scoreboards must be available as a backup (see Appendix).
Should the contestants bow when entering or leaving the contest area?
The contestants are free to bow when entering or leaving the contest area, although it is not compulsory.
What is the time limit for the golden score contest?
There is no time limit
What does Article 15 cover?
Start of the Contest
Which Article covers Injury, Illness or Accident
Article 29
What happens if bleeding cannot be contained and isolated?
In any case where the bleeding cannot be contained and isolated, the opponent shall be the winner by Kiken-gachi.
What happens if a cadet loses conciousness during a Shime-waza?
If a Cadet loses consciousness during Shime-waza they are no longer able to continue in the competition.
View of the CARE system and communication with the referees is at whose discretion?
Viewing of the CARE system and subsequent communication with the Referees as regulated in this article shall be up to the discretion of the Referee Commission member that oversees the mat.
How is the face defined in Article 27?
The face means the area within the line bordered by the forehead, the front of the ears and the jaw-line.
What does Article 19 cover?
End of the Contest
When a contestant has a cross grip, or belt grip, or one side grip, what should he do?
Cross gripping should be followed by an immediate attack or the Referee must penalize with Shido. Same rule as for belt gripping and one side gripping.
What is the definition of a ‘leg grab’?
All attacks or blocking with one or two hands or with one or two arms below the belt in Tachi-Waza
What does Article 1 cover?
Competition Area
What does Article 18 cover?
Sono-mama
How long should the length of the belt tips, protruding from the knot, be?
Length of belt protruding, 20-30cm
What does Article 4 cover?
Hygiene
WHICH PENALTY? To insert a finger or fingers inside the opponent’s sleeve or bottom of his trousers.
Shido
What shall happen in the event of a bleeding injury?
When a bleeding injury occurs, the Referee shall call the Doctor to assist the contestant in stopping and isolating the bleeding. In cases of bleeding, for health reasons, the Referee shall call for the Doctor; it is not allowed to compete while bleeding.
What score should be awarded when both contestants fall to the tatami after simultaneous attacks?
a. Simultaneous techniques. When both contestants fall to the Tatami after what appears to be simultaneous attacks and the Referees cannot decide which technique dominated there should be no score awarded.
What shall the referee do when one contestant gains a second Waza-ari?
Should one contestant gain a second Waza-ari in the contest, the Referee shall announce Waza-ari-awasete-Ippon.
A green timekeeper flag indicated?
Osaekomi
When is mandatory review of the care system required?
Mandatory reviewing using the CARE system in support of the decision on the mat will be done under the following circumstances: a. Any decision involving the end of the contest, during the contest time as well as in the period of “Golden Score”. b. Kaeshi actions where there may be difficulty in the assessment of which contestant had the final control of the action and thereby implying the end of the contest.
What does Article 9 say about Locations?
The contest shall be fought in the contest area. A throwing action must be initiated when both contestants are inside or at least Tori is in contact with the contest area. Any technique applied when both contestants are outside the contest area shall not be recognised. All actions are valid and may continue (No Mate) as long as either contestant has some part of their body touching the contest area.
When Osaekomi is being applied, if the contestant who is in a disadvantageous position commits an infringement meriting a penalty - what happens next?
The Referee shall announce Sono-mama, award the penalty, then recommence the contest by touching both contestants and announcing Yoshi
What happens in the event of an injury? (deciding who loses)
a) Injury 1) Where the cause of the injury is attributed to the injured contestant he shall lose the contest. 2) Where the cause of the injury is attributed to the uninjured contestant the uninjured contestant shall lose the contest. 3) Where it is impossible to determine which of the contestants was the cause of the injury, the contestant unable to continue shall lose the contest.
How long is a Senior Women’s contest?
4 minutes real contest time
Is unauthorised use or request of use of the CARE system allowed?
There shall be no unauthorised use or request of use of the CARE system other than by the Referees Commission.
Which Article covers Judo Uniform
Article 3
What is the purpose of announcing Mate?
The Referee shall announce Mate in order to stop the contest temporarily in the situations covered by this article
WHAT PENALTY? To go outside the contest area or intentionally force the opponent to go outside the contest area either in standing position or in Newaza (See Article 9 - “Exceptions”). - If a contestant puts one foot outside of the contest area without immediate attack or not returning immediately inside the contest area is penalized by Shido. Two feet outside the contest area is penalized by Shido. - If the contestant is pushed outside the contest area by his opponent, then the opponent will receive a Shido. (If the contestants leave the contest area, they are not penalized by Shido when the attack is engaged in a valid position)
Shido
When would an abnormal grip (without attack) not be penalised?
A contestant should not be penalised for holding with an abnormal grip if the situation has been brought about by his opponent ducking his head beneath the holder’s arm.
What does Article 11 say about Time Out?
ARTICLE 11 - Time Out The time elapsed between the announcement of Mate and Hajime and between Sono-mama and Yoshi by the Referee shall not count as part of the duration of the contest.
How long is a Junior (-21) contest?
4 minutes real contest time
What does Article 10 cover?
Duration of the Contest
Which Article covers Position and Function of the Central Referee
Article 6
When would the contestants not return to their starting positions after Mate is announced?
Except when a Mate must be given for a Shido to the contestant deserving it, contestants will remain in place, without having to return to the starting position (Mate - Shido - Hajime) unless when a Shido is given for leaving the contest area.
How far from the knee should the jacket be?
The jacket has to completely cover the buttocks, and be at least 10cm from the knee.
WHICH PENALTY? To wear a hard or metallic object (covered or not).
Hansoku-make
What do the rules say about the sokuteki and the jacket?
The sokuteiki must slip inside the jacket entirely and smoothly
What does Article 30 cover?
Situations Not Covered by the Rules
What is the required width of the trousers at knee level?
The trouser must have a width of 10-15cm clear at the knee level
How many times may a bleeding injury be treated? And what happens if this is exceeded?
The same bleeding injury may be treated by the Doctor on two (2) occasions. The third (3rd) time that the same bleeding injury occurs, the Referee, after previous consultation with the other Referees, shall end the contest for the contestant’s own safety and he shall declare the opponent to be the winner by Kiken-gachi.
What does Article 2 cover?
Equipment
What does Article 28 cover?
Default and Withdrawal
Which Article covers Competition Area
Article 1
According to article 4, long hair shall be…
shall be tied up so as to avoid causing any inconvenience to the other contestant. Hair shall be tied by means of a hair band made of rubber or similar material and be void of any rigid or metal components.
If both table Referees agree that an Osaekomi exists, but the central Referee has not announced Osaekomi, what should happen?
If both table Referees agree that an Osaekomi exists, but the central Referee has not announced Osaekomi, they shall inform the central Referee and by the “majority of three” rule, the Referee shall announce Osaekomi immediately.
What indicates the end of the time allotted to the Referee?
There shall be a bell or similar audible device to indicate to the Referee the end of the time allotted for the contest.
What happens in the event of vomiting?
Types of Vomiting. - Any type of vomiting by a contestant shall result in Kiken-gachi for the other contestant (See paragraph: b) Sickness).
WHICH PENALTY? To intentionally disarrange his own Judogi or to untie or retie the belt or the trousers without the Referee’s permission.
Shido
How should the contestants make their way to their starting positions before the start of the contest?
The contestants shall then walk to the centre of the edge of the contest area (on the safety area) at their respective side according the contesting order (first called on the right side and second called on the left side of the Referee’s position), and remain standing there. A the signal from the Referee, the contestants shall move forward to their respective starting positions and bow simultaneously towards each other and take a step forward from the left foot.
The member of the Commission may give a positive assessment to all Referees (without stopping the contest), when?
When in his opinion, and after viewing both the live action followed by the CARE system replay, he is in agreement with all Referees.
What does Article 23 cover?
Wara-ari
WHICH PENALTY? To fall directly to the Tatami while applying or attempting to apply techniques such as Ude-hishigi- waki-gatame. To attempt such throws as Harai-goshi, Uchi-mata, etc., with only one hand gripping the opponent’s lapel from a position resembling Ude-hishigi- waki-gatame (in which the wrist of the opponent is trapped beneath the thrower’s armpit) and deliberately falling, face down, onto the Tatami is likely to cause injury and will be penalised. No intent to throw an opponent cleanly onto his back is a dangerous action and will be treated in the same way as Ude-hishigi-waki-gatame.
Hansoku-make
What happens to the scoreboard when starting the golden score contest?
the scoreboard records from the previous period will be retained.
What does Article 14 cover?
Technique Coinciding with the Time Signal
What is the IJF punctuality rule?
Punctuality for contests (‘30 seconds rule’). - Applies to all IJF events. Forfeit of a contest: If one contestant is ready on time and the Referee Commission see that his opponent is not present they will ask the speaker to announce ‘the last call for missing athlete’ (there will no longer be three calls at one minute intervals). The Referee will then invite the prepared contestant to wait at the edge of the competition area. The scoreboard will start to count down 30 seconds. If at the end of 30 seconds the opponent is still not present the mat Referee will invite the athlete to enter the competition area and will be declared the winner by Fusen-gachi. The athlete forfeiting a match may participate in the repechage provided the IJF jury find that certain criteria are fulfilled.
In BJA competitions, Levels 1-3, what is the difference with the medical rule?
BJA Commentary In BJA Level 1 to 3 Competitions, the contestant will not automatically lose the contest by Kiken-Gachi when asking for medical intervention. However, if the medical attendant recommends that the injured player should not continue, the Referee and Table Referees (Judges) may declare the injured player the loser by Kiken-Gachi on a majority of three decision.
What are the IJF championship rules for team doctors?
At the IJF Championships, the official team Doctor shall have a medical degree and must register prior to the competition. He shall be the only person allowed to sit in the designated area and must be so identified e.g. by wearing a Red Cross arm-band or waistcoat. When accrediting a Doctor for their team, the National Federations must take the responsibility for the actions of their Doctors.
WHICH PENALTY? To kick with the knee or foot, the hand or arm of the opponent, in order to make him release his grip or to kick the opponent’s leg or ankle without applying any technique
Shido
Which Article covers Technique Coinciding with the Time Signal
Article 14
How shall the referee determine how to award the contest?
The Referee shall award the contest as follows: a. Where one contestant has scored Ippon or equivalent ,he shall be declared the winner. b. Where there has been no score of Ippon or equivalent, the winner shall be declared on the basis of: one Waza-ari prevails over any number of Yukos. c. Where there are no recorded scores or the scores are exactly the same under each point (Waza- ari, Yuko), the one with less Shidos wins.
What do the rules say about the belt?
The knot of the belt must be correctly and tightly made. The belt must not be made of a stiff and/or slipping material. The thickness of the belt must be between 4-5mm
What happens where a contestant deliberately injures their opponent?
In the case where a contestant through a deliberate action causes an injury to the opponent, the penalty given to the contestant inflicting the injury on the opponent shall be a direct Hansoku-make, apart from any other disciplinary action which may be taken by the Sports Director, the Sports Commission and/or the IJF Jury.
During Osae-komi, how may uke counter attack?
During that time the contestant who receives the Osaekomi (Uke), can counterattack by applying Shime-waza or Kansetsu-waza. In case of getting a give up or incapacity of the contestant making the Osaekomi (Tori), the one who’s under Osaekomi (Uke) will win the contest by Ippon.
If a coach does not follow the rules on mat side coaching, what shall happen in the first instance?
He will get a first WARNING.
What happens in the case of a broken nail?
In the case of a broken nail, the Doctor is allowed to assist in cutting the nail.