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All games are assesallsed according IJF rules and regulations with observing the following points however:

 

1. These rules are applicable to judo games for mental, physical and/or            visual impaired judoka’s. The games can be started with ‘tachi-waza’

    (standing up techniques) or with ‘ne-waza’ (ground techniques), as

    described in detail in paragraph 4.

2.  If the referee (umpire) is in any doubt regarding the handicap of the 

    participant the referee needs to consult the attendant/trainer.

3.  If a participant needs help with entering the place of competition, the

    attendant/trainer is allowed to give assistance if necessary with the

    help of a (assistant) referee.

4.  Depending on the handicap of the participant there are two positions

    in ‘ne-waza’ from which the participants can start:

    a. From a kneeling position;

    b. Sitting next to each other, both with the hands in basic ‘kumi-kata’

        position and the legs stretched forward.

5.  If a participant because of his handicap has to start the game in ‘ne-

      waza’ the other participant has to adjust and the game will start in

      ‘ne-waza’

6.  In all situations in which the rules do not comply, but where the

      referee is of the opinion that the safety of one or both of the 

      participants is at stake, the referee will stop/suspend the game

      immediately and take those measures which are necessary.

      Hereby he is entitled to take punitive action taking into account

      the intention of the action.

1.  For the age group of the under twelve’s the duration of the game is

      two  minutes. From 12 years on the duration of the game is minimal

      two and maximal three minutes, to be determined by the organizing

      body.

      The age group of under twelve’s is applicable to participants who

      at the 31st of December of the present calendar year have not

      reached the age of twelve years. It is forbidden to classify them

      in an age group of over twelve’s.

      Participants as from 12 are not allowed to be classified in a category

      of under twelve’s

2.  When applying to participate it is made known whether the participant

      will make the game in ‘tachi-waza’ of ‘ne-waza’ .

3    If the referee for safety reasons does not agree to start the game

      with ‘tachi-waza’ he can at all times decide to start the game with

      ‘ne-      waza’, or go over from ‘tachi-waza’ to ‘ne-waza’.

      The participants/contesters and their attendants need to comply

      with the decision of the referee.

4.    A game, which has been started in ‘ne-waza’, has to be continued

        in ‘ne-waza’

1.    At any time it is possible to make points with a throwing technique

        from ‘ne-waza’ provided the game started in ‘ne-waza’, or as a

      conse quence of invoking article 2 point 3 the game was transformed

      in ‘ne-waza’.

2.    Examples of a number of throws with which points can be made in

      ‘ne-waza’, as meant in point 1:

        - ippon-seoi-nage

        - koshi-guruma

        - o-soto-gari (to throw over the knee)

        - yama-arashi

        - makikomi

        - kaeshi-waza (take over technique)

        No doubt there will be more techniques not listed above. Some of

        which can, carried out in ‘newaza’, not be completely compared

        with the standing up variant. The referee needs to acknowledge

        and properly judge these techniques.

        The following points can be made with a turnover technique if

        one has started with ‘ne-waza’, or as a consequence of invoking

        article 2 point 3 the game was transformed in ‘ne-waza’:

        - If a participant succeeds with full control, strength and speed

          to turn the other participant and he/she lands on his back the

          referee will call ‘ippon’.

        - The referee will call ‘waza-ari’ if this technique lacks one of the

            conditions of ‘ippon’ .

        - A ‘yuko’ is announced if the participant lands on his/her side and

          in general when two conditions for 'ippon' are not fulfilled such

          as strength and speed.

        - If the participant lands partly on his side or on his/hers bottom

          or on a part of his shoulder the score is ‘koka’.

1.      If the participants are working with ‘ne-waza’ it is not allowed to

        push the contestant backwards.

        This action is forbidden because of risks to the lower back, knees

        and ankles (for participants with spasms or fixations of the legs

        increased risks for injures exists).

        The participant who carries out such an action has to be cautioned

2.      With both ‘tachi-waza’ as ‘ne-waza’ the referee ensures that the 

        neck is not strangled in such a way that risks for injury exists.

3.      Not allowed will be:

        - ‘sutemi-waza’ (techniques who seem to be sacrificial throws);

        - ‘ude-kansetsu-waza’ (arm lock techniques);

        - ‘‘shime-waza’ (entwine\embrace techniques = strangulations);

        - ‘sankaku-waza’ (triangle techniques);

        - To carry out a forward throw on one or two knees

        - To pull away the legs of the opponent with two hands

            a specially throws like ‘morote-gari’ and ‘ryo-ashi-dori’

        - Falling on top of another contestant after carrying out a good 

          technique.

1.      In principle penalties need not be given. In case of a forbidden

        action the referee gives a warning and explains to the participant

        the nature of the forbidden action. When repeated the referee

        can take punishing action.

2.      If a participant gets injured as a result of a forbidden action the 

        injured participant is declared winner.

3.      For the additional forbidden actions, as listed in article 4, the

        penalty ‘shido’ can be given.

4.      The referee has to take the Level of the participant into conside-

        ration in deciding what punishment should be given.

All injuries may be treated by the person who gives medical assistance or the attendant / trainer of the participant on the place of competition.

1.    Before entering the mat the trainer/coach tells the participant what

        belt he wears ‘aka’ (=red) or ‘shiro’ (=white).

2.    The participants are brought by their attendant/trainer to the tatami.          Then the assistant referees place them on the tatami facing each

        other with approx. 4 meters between them. Then the two assistant

        referees go back to their places.

3.    After that the head referee gives the command ‘rei’ (conventional

        bow) and the participants carry it out.

        He leads them to the center of the tatami.

4.    The head referee gives the command ‘kumi-kata’ (judo hold), after

        which the participants can hold each other in the basic ‘kumi-kata’.              The game will start right after the announcement of ‘hajime’ (start)

        by the head referee.

        Explanation:

        As the term ‘kumi-kata’ usually refers to the position of the judo grip,

        the way to act is as follows:

        The participants stand opposed to each other and get hold of each 

        other in the basis ‘kumi-kata’ position. If needed the head referee

        will help with the grip in the basic ‘kumi-kata’.

        Immediately after that the head referee will call ‘hajime’.

To make clear to visual Impaired participants who get a point or penalty

the referee will add after every point or penalty ‘aka’ (red) or ‘shiro’ (white)

p.e. ‘yuko aka’ or shiro’.

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