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Tournament Guide for Beginners and Parents
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Short Description: Judo America – Tournament Guide. Page 1 of 4. Tournament Guide for Beginners and Parents. Start of a Contest. Prior to a contest, one contestant is assigned ...
Content Inside: Tournament Guide for Beginners and Parents Start of a Contest Prior to a contest, one contestant is assigned a blue sash to wear in addition to his belt and/or he will be asked to wear a blue Judogi. Each contestant must bow before entering the competition area. Bowing in Judo signifies respect and courtesy for each other as opponents, and to the institution and rules of Judo, which fosters fair play and sportsmanship. The contestant must walk to the outside edge of the contest area (outside edge of the red mats) on his respective side (white or blue) and bow again. He must proceed to his designated colored line (white or blue). With the feet close together, the contestants must bow to each other and take one step forward with the left foot first then the right and the feet slightly apart. This stance shows that he is ready to begin. The referee will announce "HAJIME" (begin) to start the contest. Objective In Judo competition, the objective is to score an IPPON (one full point). Once such a score is obtained the competition ends. An IPPON can be scored by one of the following methods: · Executing a skillful throwing technique which results in one contestant being thrown largely on the back with considerable force or speed. · Maintaining a pin for 25 seconds. · One contestant cannot continue and gives up. · One contestant is disqualified for violating the rules (HANSOKU-MAKE). · Applying an effective armbar or an effective stranglehold (this does not usually apply for children). · Earning two WAZA-ARI (half point). A WAZA-ARI can be earned by: 1) a throwing technique that is not quite an IPPON (for example the opponent lands only partly on the back, or with less force than required for IPPON); 2) holding one contestant in a pin for 20 seconds; or 3) when the opponent violates the rules (SHIDO) three times. If the time runs out with neither contestant scoring an IPPON, then the referee will award the win to the contestant who has the next highest score. For example a contestant with one YUKO would win against an opponent who scored 4 KOKA's. Judo America Tournament Guide Page 1 of 4
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