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</B></U></A><A HREF="id19_m.htm#rule_changes___january_1999" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="HANDOUTS"><U><B><U>JANUARY 1999</U></B></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="id19_m.htm" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="HANDOUTS"><U><B>TOP</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id32.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="GENERAL HANDOUTS"><U><B>NEXT</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id18.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="RULES"><U><B>BACK</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="index.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE=" SHIMPANDO "><U><B>HOMEPAGE</B></U></A></div> <bR> </td> <td valign="top" height=350 BGCOLOR="#FFFFFF" TEXT="#080000" bgproperties="fixed" background="04594943.jpg"> <bR> <div> <B> <A NAME="2003_rule_changes"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B></div> <div> <B>2003 IJF CONTEST RULE  CHANGES AND CLARIFICATIONS</B></div> <div> <B>Rules in effect January 1, 2003             Provided by Richard Celotto</B></div> <bR> <div> 1. <B>Golden Score....</B>This procedure is firmly established and should be used effective January 2003.<I> </I>National events will be using it.  However, Local and Regional events have a choice. Notice the word  "should", it gives organizers a choice. Most are using it.</div> <bR> <div> 2. <B>Kawazu Gake</B>.... Kawazu Gake is Hansoku make. Even if the thrower during the throwing action twists/turns, this is forbidden and the penalty will be Hansoku Make. Techniques such as O-soto-Gari, O-uchi-gari, and Uchi-mata where the foot/leg is entwined with Uke's leg will be permitted and should be scored.</div> <bR> <div> 3. <B>Bow</B>....The only bow that is required by the competitors is in the center (on the marks) of the mat. This bow must be strictly enforced. All other bows are at the discretion of the athletes. <FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Baskerville Old Face" ><I>(As mentioned, Judo clubs should continue to teach the etiquette of bowing at the outside edge of the mat, if they chose to.  As mentioned the referee is to only enforce the bow at the marks (blue and white tape.))</I></FONT></div> <bR> <div> 4. <B>Judges</B>...Remain seated during medical situation. There is no requirement for the judges to participate in a medical situation unless the situation requires it. </div> <bR> <div> 5. <B>Light Penalties/Grave Penalties</B>....There now are only two types of penalties. All Light penalties are awarded SHIDO. All Grave Penalties are awarded HANSOKU MAKE. The CHUI prohibited acts are now SHIDO.  The KEIKOKU prohibited acts are now HANSOKU MAKE.  The scoring by the referee for the Light penalty will be always SHIDO unless it is the 4th SHIDO then it will be HANSOKU MAKE. The procedure for awarding HANSOKU MAKE remains unchanged. The referee may call SHIDO for the old CHUI. SHIDO for the old KEIKOKU.   CHUI on the Scoreboard will be changed to S2 (Shido 2)  The KEIKOKU on the board will be changed to S3 (Shido 3). The procedure remains unchanged for converting SHIDO 2 to YUKO etc. This system should be phased in as soon as possible.</div> <div> 6. Medical Exams        Procedure will remain unchanged until the IJF Referee Meeting in April, 2003.</div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div>  [][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][]</div> <bR> <div>  <A NAME="prohibited_acts_2003"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></div> <div> <B>PROHIBITED ACTS 2003</B></div> <bR> <div> <B><U>Slight Infringements Group (SHIDO)</U></B> </div> <bR> <div> 1. To intentionally avoid taking hold in order to prevent action in the contest.</div> <div> 2. To adopt in a standing position an excessively defensive posture. (<I>3-5 seconds without attacking.)</I></div> <div> 3. To make an action designed to give the impression of an attack but which clearly shows that there was no intent to throw the opponent. (FALSE ATTACK)</div> <div> 4. To stand, both feet completely within the danger zone UNLESS - beginning an attack, executing an attack, countering the     opponent's attack or defending against the opponent's attack. <I>(Generally more than 5 seconds)</I></div> <div> 5. In a standing position, to continually hold the opponent's sleeve end(s) for a defensive purpose <I>(3-5 seconds without     attacking.) </I>or to grasp by "screwing up" the sleeve.</div> <div> 6. 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. (<I>3-5 seconds without attacking.)</I></div> <div> 7. To intentionally disarrange his own judogi or to untie or retie the belt or the trousers without the referee's permission.</div> <div> 8. To pull the opponent down in order to start Ne-waza unless in accordance with Article 16. </div> <div> 9. To insert a finger or fingers inside the opponent's sleeve or bottom of his trousers, or to grasp by "screwing up" his sleeve.</div> <div> 10. In a standing position to take any grip other than a "normal" grip without attacking. (<I>3-5 seconds without attacking.)</I></div> <div> 11. In a standing position, after Kumi-kata has been established, not to make any attacking moves. (See Appendix       NON-COMBATIVITY)</div> <div> 12. 'Pistol' grip. The holding of the bottom or top edge of the sleeve end between the thumb and the fingers known as  "pistol grip". </div> <div> 13. 'Pocket' grip. Holding the bottom edge of the sleeve end by folding the sleeve end over.  (Aka <I>Cat's Paw Grip.)</I></div> <div> 14. From a standing position, to take hold of the opponent's foot/feet, leg(s) or trouser leg(s) with the hand(s), unless simultaneously attempting a throwing technique. </div> <div> 15. To encircle the end of the belt or jacket around any part of the opponent's body. </div> <div> 16. To take the judogi in the mouth. (either his own or his opponent's). </div> <div> 17. To put a hand, arm, foot or leg directly on the opponent's face. </div> <div> 18. To put a foot or a leg in the opponent's belt, collar or lapel. </div> <div> 19. To apply shime-waza using the bottom of the jacket or belt, or using only the fingers. </div> <div> 20. From Tachi-waza or Ne-waza to go outside the contest area or intentionally force the opponent to go outside the contest area.(See Article 9 - "Exceptions")  </div> <div> 21. To apply leg scissors to the opponent's trunk (dojime), neck or head. (scissor with crossed feet, while stretching out the legs). </div> <div> 22. To kick with the knee or foot, the hand or arm of the opponent, in order to make him release his grip. </div> <div> 23. To bend back the opponent's finger(s) in order to break his grip. </div> <bR> <div> <B><U>Grave Infringements Group</U></B> The rest of prohibited acts or actions which may endanger or injure the opponent or may be against the spirit of Judo, they will all be penalized with Hansoku make.</div> <bR> <div> 1. To attempt to throw the opponent by winding one leg around the opponent's leg, while facing more or less in the same direction as the opponent and falling backwards onto him (Kawazu-gake). </div> <div> 2. To apply kansetsu-waza anywhere other than to the elbow joint. </div> <div> 3. To lift off the mat an opponent who is lying on the mat and to drive him back onto the mat. </div> <div> 4. To reap the opponents supporting leg from the inside when the opponent is applying a technique such as harai-goshi etc. </div> <div> 5. To disregard the referee's instructions. </div> <div> 6. To make unnecessary calls, remarks or gestures derogatory to the opponent or referee during the contest. 7. To make any     action which may endanger or injure the opponent especially the opponent's neck or spinal vertebrae, or may be against     the spirit of Judo. (Ex. Kani-basami). </div> <div> 8. To fall directly to the mat while applying or attempting to apply techniques such as waki-gatame. </div> <div> 9. To "dive" head first, onto the mat by bending forward and downward while performing or attempting to perform techniques      such as uchi-mata, harai-goshi, etc.</div> <div> 10. To intentionally fall backwards when the other contestant is clinging to his back and when either contestant has control of </div> <div>       the other's movement.(Kata Guruma standing or on the knees and falling directly backwards).</div> <div> 11. To wear a hard or metallic object (covered or not).</div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> Provided by Richard Celotto  January 2003</div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B> <A NAME="1997_2002_rule_changes"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B></div> <div> <B>1997-2002 IJF RULE CHANGES & CLARIFICATIONS SYNOPSIS</B></div> <div> <B>Provided by: Richard Celotto, IJF-A Referee</B></div> <div> <I>JANUARY 1998          Effective January 1, 1998</I></div> <div> <B>1.   It is recommended that 8mx8m (26 feet x 26 feet) competition areas be used.  </B></div> <div> <B>2.   The blue judogi should be used when a player is called first.  </B></div> <div> <B>3.   The judogi jacket (Uwagi) must be folded left over right. No penalty unless they repeat or refuse.</B></div> <div> <B>4.   Women may wear a </B><B>white leotard</B><B> instead of the white tee shirt.  </B></div> <div> <B>5.   Braces on the teeth are acceptable, but a </B><B>mouthpiece</B><B> should be worn.</B></div> <div> <B>6.  The Duration of Osaekomi has been reduced: 25 seconds for Ippon, 20-24.9 seconds for Waza-ari, 15-19.9 seconds for</B><B> Yuko, 10-14.9 seconds for Koka.</B></div> <div> <B>7.    Sacrifice throws such as Hikkomi gaeshi or sumi gaeshi where there is NO separation, but there is control, speed and force </B></div> <div> <B>       will be considered for scoring purposes.</B></div> <div> <B>8.    Koka can be scored on the top of the shoulder in addition to the buttock(s) and thigh.</B></div> <div> <B>9.    Osaekomi must meet an additional criteria "(e) That tori must be in a kesa or shiho position."  </B><I>(One glut-One blade)</I></div> <div> <B>10.  Scissoring the legs from the top or bottom is toketa.   The reverse scissors is toketa if the referee sees control is lost.</B></div> <div> <B>Normal kumi kata is acceptable.  That is white's right hand on blue's left side of the jacket above the belt and white's left </B></div> <div> <B>hand on blue's right side of the jacket above the belt.  Any cross gripping (when white's right hand reaches over to blue's </B></div> <div> <B>right side of the jacket or visa versa) that takes place, the player has to attack within 3 to 5 seconds.</B></div> <div> <B>12.   The execution of Hikkomi (Dragging down) was a chui, it is now a shido.  (Took effect in 1997)</B></div> <div> <B>13.   Stoppage of the contest to tie the hair back is acceptable twice, but after that the penalty is shido. (Took effect in 1997)</B></div> <div> <B>14.  An illegal Waki gatame or Kani basami will now warrant Hansoku make.</B></div> <div> <B>15.  If a contestant is guilty of bad behavior (direct hansoku make) The referee team will report it to the Chief Referee.</B></div> <div> <B>16. The New Weight Divisions: </B></div> <div> <B>Women   45   (99)(PJU)  48 (106)  52 (114)   57 (125)   63 (139)    70 (154)     78 (172)    +78 (+172)</B></div> <div> <B> Men      56 (123)(PJU)  60 (132)  66 (145)   73 (161)   81 (178)    90 (198)   100 (220)  +100 (+220)</B></div> <bR> <div> <I><B>JANUARY 1999          Effective January 1, 1999</B></I></div> <div> <B>Medical Situations</B>: A doctor has one (1) minute, with the Referee's discretion, to attend to a competitor.  In the U.S. this </div> <div> <B>time frame is not enforced in most cases.</B></div> <div> <B>2.    Vomiting: If a contestant vomits the contest is over and the opponent wins by kiken gachi.</B></div> <div> <B>Pistol Grip: The holding of the bottom of the sleeve(s) between the thumb and the forefingers (pistol grip) from below, top or side will be a penalty of Shido </B></div> <div> <B>Black Blazers:  Referees will change from Navy blue to Black blazers.</B></div> <bR> <div> <I><B>MAY 1999               Effective May 1999</B></I></div> <div> During a throwing technique on the edge, the referee believes the throw should score, the judge indicts the throw is out.  </div> <div> The IJF Referee Commission recommends that a conference be held<I>. </I></div> <div> No longer has to have the first and last competitors on an area bow to joseki at the beginning and end of each session</div> <div> Pistol grips away from the end of the sleeve are all right.  Only when a pistol grip is secured at the end of the sleeve is the penalty given.  Normal grips of the end of the sleeve are allowed, if not used defensively.</div> <div> Elements of Osaekomi  (along with the listed five)</div> <div> <B>Body cover</B> (Not listed in the rules, however an integral part of Osaekomi)</div> <div> <I>Osae means to press down from the top.  For a hold to be valid some part of tori's trunk (front of shoulders, chest, abdomen, front pelvic area) must be on top of uke.</I></div> <bR> <div> <I>OCTOBER 1999          Effective October 1999</I></div> <div> All minor medical incidents (free touch) will now be included as medical examinations.  (No more free touch!)</div> <div> Report to the commission if the medic takes longer than 1 minute and the referee team intends to award the win to the opponent<I>.  (International)</I></div> <div> In exceptional cases, the commission will request to stop a contest and voice a "Strong Opinion", but the decision will still rest with the team on the mat.</div> <div> Starting with the 2000 Olympics, female contestants will no longer wear a belt with a white stripe.</div> <div> In a direct Hansoku make situation, after the agreement of the three officials, the referee should give the penalty and then report to the table that the competitor cannot continue on in the event.</div> <div> Holding the lapel tight against the body, turning away and pulling the lapel back is a shido. </div> <div> Slapping the gi under the armpits is shido, if the sleeve end goes under the elbow or near the elbow.</div> <div> Fingers on throat choke is chui</div> <div> Ryote jime without collar grip is shido.</div> <div> 1997-2002 IJF RULE CHANGE AND CLARIFICATION SYNOPSIS                    Page 2</div> <bR> <div> <B>JANUARY 1, 2001          Effective January 1, 2001</B></div> <div> Holding the end of the sleeve on the top, bottom or side, by folding the sleeve end over (Cat's paw grip) will be an immediate penalty of shido.  Used to break a grip also included.  Cat's Paw is legal if used above sleeve end.</div> <div> In Article 27 (a) 1, 2, 5, 6  (Avoid taking hold, excessive defensive posture, gripping sleeve end(s), and fingers interlocked) change, "more than five seconds" to "attack within 3 to 5 seconds".</div> <div> 3.    The competitors will be given <B>one free time</B> to retie their hair and the next time will be a penalty of shido. </div> <div> Hooking one leg between the opponent's legs with no intent to throw.   The IJF Referee Commission agrees that this is not standard kumi kata and the competitor must attack within 3 to 5 seconds or the competitor will be penalized with "shido".  </div> <div> One-handed grip (whether normal or cross) is not  "normal or standard" kumi kata and the competitor has 3 to 5 seconds to attack or the competitor will be penalized with "shido".  If the player is fighting for grips one handed play should be allowed.  Article 27.10</div> <div> The IJF Referee Commission recommends that Article 27 (c) xxvii, which reads, "To make unnecessary calls, remarks or </div> <div>         gestures derogatory to the opponent or referee during the contest", will now become Hansoku Make, even after sore made.  </div> <div> <B>Cross back gripping</B> of the gi for kumi kata, 3-5 seconds to attack, is shido (not normal kumi  kata).  Any grip that passes over the half way line (spine) even on the collar is not normal kumi kata.  Grips under (O goshi) or over the arm (O tsuri goshi) of uke are normal kumi kata.  If the gripping hand is on the line it is legal.   Article 27.10</div> <div> <B>Reverse Scissors</B> The IJF Referee Commission recommends that scissoring from below like tate shiho gatame (feet/ankle) </div> <div> without loss of "control" is not toketa.  </div> <div> Rubber bracing on the ankle or other material that gives an advantage (increases friction with the mat) to a competitor will</div> <div>         be prohibited. Hansoku make. Against the Spirit of Judo.  Bandages under the foot are allowed, if not advantage perceived.</div> <div> 10.  Head Diving  When tori does such techniques as Uchi mata, Harai goshi, Forward or Backward Kata guruma </div> <div>        makikomi,(standing or from the knees), Sode tsurikomi guruma or any similar, where tori dives directly down and tori's </div> <div>         head,  neck or back  goes under tori's hips in an arc and makes contact with or comes close to the mat (the head need not </div> <div>         touch), the penalty for tori should be Hansoku make.  If tori throws turning laterally (diagonally) and lands on the shoulder </div> <div>         and side of  head from tori's hips the throws should be valid.</div> <div> 11.  Spray   Any type of spray or other solutions (i.e. silicone, Tack, methyl silicilate), to give an advantage over the opponent is </div> <div> strictly prohibited. Article 27 (d) xxviii Hansoku Make, against the spirit of Judo.  </div> <div> <B>Kicking </B>the contestant in order to injure the opponent is a penalty. The competitor may use an ashi-waza technique to set up </div> <div> the opponent with another throw if done with intent to throw the opponent.   Chui   27.?</div> <div> 13.  Direct Hansoku Make   In direct hansoku make situations, the referee, after conferring with the judges and awarding the </div> <div>        penalty, will advise the jury at the table. The jury will then make a recommendation to the tournament director that this </div> <div>        player be eliminated from further competition in that division. This does not necessarily eliminate this player from </div> <div>        competing in another division or in the team competition. </div> <div> 14.  Judogi lapel thickness 1 cm thick, 5cm wide.  Some Judogi are too thick/ tight in the chest & back, opponent cannot grip.</div> <div> Yellow and Red warning cards or lights to inform coaches of unexceptable behavior.</div> <div> Removal of Article 9 Appendix paragraphs 2 and 5.  Tori may touch out prior to uke impacting on edge throws.</div> <div> Continuity of Impact.  The throw isn't over, until the action is completed.</div> <bR> <div> JANUARY 1, 2002          Effective January 1, 2002</div> <div> 1.    Women's contests will be <B>five minutes</B> in duration.    Parity with Men.</div> <div> If there is <B>a pause before impact</B> the score of a throw should be down graded by one score. </div> <div> Reduced six penalty gestures  NOT IN EFFECT!       Use all previous acceptable gestures.</div> <div> Arriving with Illegal Judogi on the mat-Hansoku make  NOT IN EFFECT!   Use old criteria.</div> <div> Expansion of Kawazu gake definition   NOT IN EFFECT!   Entwining allowed in o soto gari, uchi mata, o uchi gari, etc.</div> <div> Kawazu gake moving from Keikoku to Hansoku make   NOT IN EFFECT??   until after Junior Worlds (September 2002)</div> <div> The U.S. Referee Commission has ruled that Hansoku make will be given for Kawazu gake violation, effective immediately.</div> <div> U.S. Issue Kawazu gake.    Attempt versus  Complete</div> <bR> <div> <B>Golden Score     Sudden Death Over Time   (Currently used in Europe with good success)</B></div> <div> If contest ends with no score or even call Soremade, clear scoreboard and start overtime immediately (same duration), first point or penalty, the contest is over.  When an Osaekomi goes 10 seconds it is Koka and the contest is over. If even, go to flags.</div> <div> With Team contest( If not using Hiki wake) or Round Robin Osaekomi goes full time.</div> <bR> <div> <B>Allow Ne-waza</B>.  Many referees are not allowing ne-waza.  ALLOW IT!</div> <bR> <div> Be vigilant about <B>Negative Judo</B>.  Penalize it.  It makes for faster and better Judo in the long run.</div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> May 2002:  1997-2002 Rules Changes & Clarification Synopsis   Richard J. Celotto</div> <bR> <bR> <div>  <A NAME="2001_rule_clarifications"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> 2001 Rules Interpretations, Reiterations, Clarifications and Changes</div> <div> The following will be in effect January 1, 2001</div> <div> <B>                                   SYNOPSIS                    2001 Richard J. Celotto</B></div> <div>                                                                                                                                                                                  March 27, 2001</div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B>The bold type indicates significant changes or interpretations to the rules.</B></div> <div> The following Rule Changes, Clarifications and Reiteration were part of the October 2000 IJF Referee Commission Meeting minutes.  These were further clarified at the IJF Referee Commission Meeting in Hungary on February 24-26, 2001.  Some of the comments below have been edited. </div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B>CHANGES</B></div> <div> 1.<B>  Discussions on negative positions for holding the end of the sleeve.</B></div> <div> The IJF Referee Commission recommends that, holding the end of the sleeve on the top, bottom or side, by folding the sleeve end over (Cat's paw grip) will be an immediate penalty of shido.  If the heel of the gripping hand touches the sleeve end the penalty is warranted.  This grip may be done on any other part of the sleeve.  Similar to the pistol grip.</div> <bR> <div> 2.   In Article 27 (a) 1, 2, 5, 6  (Avoid taking hold, excessive defensive posture, gripping sleeve end(s), and fingers interlocked) change, "more than five seconds" to "attack within 3 to 5 seconds".</div> <bR> <div> 3. <B> Discuss tying of hair.</B></div> <div> The IJF Referee Commission recommends that the competitors will be given one free time to retie their hair and the next time will be a penalty of shido.  If it disturbs the flow of the contest.</div> <bR> <div> 4.   Hooking one leg between the opponent's legs with no intent to throw.</div> <div> The IJF Referee Commission agrees that this is not standard kumi kata and the competitor must attack within 3 to 5 seconds or the competitor will be penalized with "shido".  </div> <bR> <div> 5.  The IJF Referee Commission recommends that Article 27 (a) ii will be applied:  "To adopt in a standing position, "after kumi kata", an excessively defensive posture, and the competitor must attack within 3 to 5 seconds, or the competitor will be penalized with shido.  </div> <bR> <div> 6.  The IJF Referee Commission recommends that a one-handed grip (whether normal or cross) is not  "normal or standard" kumi kata and the competitor has 3 to 5 seconds to attack or the competitor will be penalized with "shido".  </div> <bR> <div> 7.   The IJF Referee Commission recommends that Article 27 (c) xxvii, which reads, "To make </div> <div> unnecessary calls, remarks or gestures derogatory to the opponent or referee during the </div> <div> contest", will now become Hansoku Make, even after sore made.  </div> <bR> <div> 8.  Cross back gripping of  the gi for kumi kata, 3-5 seconds to attack,  is shido (not normal kumi  kata).  Any grip that passes over the half way line (spine) even on the collar is not normal kumi kata.  Grips under (O goshi) or over the arm (O tsuri goshi) of uke from the side are not normal kumi kata.</div> <bR> <div> CLARIFICATIONS</div> <div> 9.         <B>Reverse Scissors</B> The IJF Referee Commission recommends that scissoring from below like tate shiho gatame (feet/ankle) without loss of "control" is not toketa.  </div> <bR> <div> 10.<B> Rubber bracing on the ankle</B>  The IJF Referee Commission recommends that any type of rubber braces or elastic bandages or other material that gives an advantage (increases friction with the mat) to a competitor will be prohibited.  The judogi control personnel must check the competitors during judogi control and the referees are the final check prior to hajime.  Article 27(d) xxviii  Hansoku Make - against the spirit of Judo.   </div> <bR> <div> 11. <B> Head Diving</B>  When tori does such techniques as Uchi mata, Harai goshi, Forward or Backward Kata guruma makikomi, Tsurikomi guruma or any similar, where tori's head, neck or back goes under tori's hips in an arc and makes contact with or comes close to the mat (the head need not </div> <div> touch), the penalty for tori should be Hansoku make.   If tori throws turning</div> <div>  laterally and lands on the shoulder and side of head approximately 45<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Symbol" >°</FONT> </div> <div> from tori's hips the throws should be valid.</div> <bR> <div> 12.    <B> </B>Katame waza <B> </B> In the 2000 Olympic Games, the IJF Referee Commission</div> <div>           was pleased to see that the referees <U>gave time </U>to the competitors to</div> <div>            prepare for these techniques.  Competitors must be given the opportunity</div> <div>            to do katame-waza.</div> <bR> <div> 13.      Largely on the back = more than 50% of the back.  When tori throws with complete control the scoring of Ippon should be as it was. Where uke attempts to escape, twist out of a throw and tori loses some control, in these cases the ippon criteria of largely on the back must meet the more than 50% of the back parameter.</div> <bR> <div>  14.   <B> Spray </B>  The IJF Referee Commission recommends that any type of spray or other solutions (i.e. silicone, Tack, methyl silicilate), to give an advantage over the opponent is strictly prohibited.  Article 27 (d) xxviii Hansoku Make, against the spirit of Judo.  </div> <bR> <div>  15. <B>Head injury </B>  The IJF Referee Commission needs to keep actively reviewing all techniques that can cause head, neck and concussions.  The referees must call the doctor immediately if the competitor has hit their head and the referee must use some common sense in allowing the doctor to      examine the contestant.   </div> <bR> <div> REITERATIONS</div> <div> <B> 16. Kicking     </B>The IJF Referee Commission agrees that kicking the contestant in order to injure the opponent is a penalty.  The competitor may use an ashi-waza technique to set up the opponent with another throw if done with intent to throw the opponent.</div> <bR> <div> 17.     Indicate   It maybe necessary in some difficult situations where, which competitor should receive the score, the referee should "indicate" to the competitor's corresponding tape (blue or white).  Use the non-gesturing hand, hand flat, fingers together and pointed to the tape little finger side down. This, so there is no confusion with Yuko.  Pointing with one finger is for penalties only.</div> <bR> <div> 18.     Grabbing legs   The IJF Referee Commission reconfirms that a competitor who grabs the leg must have immediate results of kuzushi of the other competitor.</div> <bR> <div> 19.     Jury can intervene    In exceptional circumstances where it is "clear" that the majority of the three referees have awarded the score to the wrong judoka, the IJF Referee Commission member(s) will call the referees, ask their opinion, and the IJF Referee Commission member(s) will give a strong opinion.  It will still be the decision of the three referees on the contest area.  In all these cases, the IJF Referee Commission member(s) must give a written report to be reviewed and for future references.</div> <bR> <div> 20.     Direct Hansoku Make   In direct hansoku make situations, the referee, after conferring with the judges and awarding the penalty, will advise the jury at the table. The jury will then make a recommendation to the tournament director that this player be eliminated from further competition in that division. This does not necessarily eliminate this player from competing in another division or in the team competition. </div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> WWWW<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FF3300" FACE="Arial" >WWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW</FONT></div> <div> WWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW</div> <bR> <div> <B> <A NAME="1998_1999_rule_changes"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B></div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B>1998-1999 IJF Referee Rule Changes, Interpretational Adjustments and Clarifications</B></div> <div>                                                                                            1999 Richard J. Celotto</div> <div> <B>1998 Rule Clarification and Interpretive Adjustments </B></div> <div> 1.   It is recommended that 8mx8m (26 feet x 26 feet) Competition areas be used.  </div> <div> 2.  The judogi jacket (Uwagi)  must be folded left over right.  </div> <div> 3.  Sacrifice throws such as Hikkomi gaeshi where there is <B>NO</B> separation <B>will be considered</B> for scoring. </div> <div> 4.  Koka can be scored on<B> the top of the shoulder</B> in addition to the buttock(s) and thigh.</div> <div> 5.  Osaekomi must meet an additional criteria "(e) That tori <B>must be in a kesa or shiho position</B>." </div> <div> 6.<B>  </B>Scissoring the legs from the top or bottom is toketa.   The reverse scissors is toketa if  control is lost.</div> <div> 7.<B>   </B>Normal kumi kata is acceptable.<B>  </B>Any cross gripping that takes place, the player has 5 seconds.</div> <div> 8. <B> </B>An illegal Waki gatame or Kani basami will now warrant Hansoku make.               </div> <bR> <div> <B>The following are rule changes and interpretive adjustments.   They are effective January 1, 1999.  </B></div> <bR> <div> 1.<B>   A doctor has one (1) minute, with the Referee's discretion, to attend to a competitor's injury/exam.      </B><B> CHANGE</B></div> <div> 2.  <B>Negative Judo:</B> The IJF STRONGLY recommends that this penalty be applied to  ONE competitor, </div> <bR> <div> 3. <B>  The holding of the pistol grip will be a penalty of Shido This should be penalized immediately. </B></div> <div> 4.<B>   There needs to be a better understanding by the Referees to "Feel the Contest" and to better understand </B><B> the dynamics of Judo by the competitors.</B></div> <div> 5. <B> Leotards are acceptable under the same standards as tee shirts (short sleeve.)</B><B> CHANGE</B></div> <div> 6.<B>   Black Blazers  </B>Referees will wear a black single-breasted blazer. </div> <div> <B>      CHANGE</B></div> <div> <B>Observations and Comments from IJF Refereeing Commission Minutes</B></div> <div> 7.   The<B> Judogi</B> must not be too thick, and blue judogis must fall within the color range of blue accepted by  IJF </div> <div> <B>8.   Hikkomi </B> The application of hikkomi which is now a false attack, needs to be applied more vigorously.</div> <div> <B>9.   Leg grabbing</B>  The referees are allowing players to grip the pant legs not in accordance with the rules.  Be stricter in applying this penalty. </div> <bR> <div> These comments were made at the 1999 IJF World Referee Seminar held in Birmingham, England.</div> <div> They are effective and should be applied as of MAY 1999.</div> <bR> <div> 1.  During a throwing technique on the edge, the referee believes the throw should score, the judge indicts the throw is out.  The IJF Referee Commission recommends that a conference be held<I>..</I></div> <bR> <div> 2.  The referee no longer has to have the competitors bow to joseki at the beginning and end of each session. </div> <bR> <div> 3.  Pistol grips away from the end of the sleeve are all right. Other grips of the end of the sleeve are allowed.</div> <bR> <div> 4.  Elements of Osaekomi  (along with the listed five)</div> <div> a.    control  (listed in the refereeing rules)</div> <div> b.   positions (kesa or shiho)   (New, but listed in the refereeing rules)</div> <div> body cover  For a hold to be valid some part of tori's trunk (front of shoulders, chest, abdomen or front pelvic area) must be on top of uke's trunk.</div> <div> Tori's hand(s) must help control uke's trunk or arm(s).  <I>This is derived from watching the </I><I>IJF approved Osaekomi videotape.</I></div> <bR> <div> Observations and Concerns</div> <div> 5. Referees should make sure that competitors have suffered no head injury before telling the competitor to stand up right away<I>.  Some where a referee must have not been observant enough to see a head injury took place and had the competitors stand and one of them collapsed.</I></div> <bR> <div>   6. The IJF Referee Commission is concerned with who does regular judo or who does negative judo. </div> <bR> <div>    7. Kumi kata (normal gripping) is very important to judo, without it one can not compete.  <I>Many </I><I>competitors are using one handed grips, and modified grips, which are slowing judo down.</I></div> <div> <B>     </B></div> <div> The following are rule clarifications, interpretive adjustments and IJF Referee Commission concerns.</div> <div> These comments were made at the 1999 IJF World Championships held in Birmingham, England.</div> <div> They are effective and should be applied as of October 1999. <I>(Italicized = editorial comment.)</I></div> <bR> <div> <B>1.  All minor medical incidents (free touch) will now be included as medical examinations. CHANGE</B></div> <bR> <div> 2.  Report to the commission if the medic takes longer than 1 minute and the referee team intends to award the win to the opponent<I>.  (International)</I></div> <bR> <div> 3.  In exceptional cases, the commission will request to stop a contest and voice a "Strong Opinion", but the decision will still rest with the team on the mat.</div> <bR> <div> 4.  Starting with the 2000 Olympics, female contestants will no longer wear a belt with a white stripe.</div> <bR> <div> 5.  The proper rei (bow) by the contestants on the mat edge is the responsibility of the team on the mat.</div> <bR> <div> 6.  In a direct Hansoku make situation, after the agreement of the three officials; the referee should give the penalty and then report to the table that the competitor cannot continue on in the event. </div> <bR> <div> 7.  In an injury situation at the awarding of Ippon, the score should be awarded, the medics should be called and then the team should move to the side of the mat<I>.(The team should leave the mat if they are not doing the next contest.)</I></div> <bR> <div> 8.  Referees are not to be used at weigh-ins.</div> <bR> <div> <B>General Comments made at IJF Referee Seminars   (1999)</B></div> <bR> <div> 9.  Hiding the grip; hand over lapel, pulling lapel back or holding it tight against the body is a shido.</div> <bR> <div> 10.  Slapping the gi under the armpits is shido if sleeve end goes under elbow or near elbow.</div> <bR> <div> 11.  Fingers on throat choke is chui.</div> <bR> <div> 12.  Ryote jime without collar grip is shido.</div> <bR> <div> <B>13. Doing Kata guruma MAKIKOMI with uke on tori's shoulders throwing him backwards. (Hansoku).</B></div> <bR> <div>   (Rev.-8/00)   1999  Richard J. Celotto</div> <div> WWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW</div> <div> WWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW</div> <div> <B> <A NAME="rule_clarifications_october_1999"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B></div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B>IJF REFEREEING RULES</B></div> <div> <B>RULE CLARIFICATIONS MEMORANDUM</B></div> <div> <B>OCTOBER 1999</B></div> <bR> <div> The following are rule clarifications, interpretive adjustments and IJF Referee Commission concerns.</div> <div> These comments were made at the 1999 IJF World Championships held in Birmingham, England.</div> <div> They are effective and should be applied as of October 1999. <I>(Italicized = editorial comment.)</I></div> <bR> <div> <B>1.  All minor medical incidents (free touch) will now be included as medical examinations.  This includes nosebleeds, cuts, groin injury, contact lens loss, cramps, torn fingernails, poked eyes, etc.  There will no longer be "free touch".</B></div> <bR> <div> 2.  Report to the commission if the medic takes longer than 1 minute and the referee team intends to award the win to the opponent<I>.  (International)</I></div> <bR> <div> 3.  In exceptional cases, the commission will request to stop a contest and voice a "Strong Opinion", but the decision will still rest with the team on the mat.</div> <bR> <div> 4. Starting with the 2000 Olympics, female contestants will no longer wear a belt with a white stripe.</div> <bR> <div> 5. The proper rei (bow) by the contestants on the mat edge is the responsibility of the team on the mat.</div> <bR> <div> 6. In a direct Hansoku make situation, after the agreement of the three officials, the referee should give the penalty and then report to the table that the competitor cannot continue on in the event. <I>(This contradicts USJI policy.)</I></div> <bR> <div> 7.  In an injury situation at the awarding of Ippon, the score should be awarded, the medics should be called and then the team should move to the side of the mat<I>.(The team should leave the mat if they are not doing the next contest.)</I></div> <bR> <div> 8.  Referees are not to be used at weigh-ins.  Members of the technical commission should do monitor the weigh-in..  The referees need to be fresh and alert for the competition.                         </div> <div>                                                              1999  Richard Celotto</div> <bR> <div> WWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW</div> <div> WWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW</div> <div>  <A NAME="rule_changes___may_1999"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B>IJF REFEREEING RULES         RULE CLARIFICATIONS</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>MAY 1999 </B><I><B>                                                      1999 Richard. J. Celotto</B></I></div> <bR> <div> The following are rule clarifications, interpretive adjustments and IJF Referee Commission concerns.</div> <div> These comments were made at the 1999 IJF World Referee Seminar held in Birmingham, England.</div> <div> They are effective and should be applied as of MAY 1999. <I>(Italicized = editorial comment.)</I></div> <bR> <div> 1.  During a throwing technique on the edge, the referee believes the throw should score, the judge indicts the throw is out.  The IJF Referee Commission recommends that a conference be held<I>.  The first topic would be whether the throw was IN or OUT.  Basically the other judge decides.  If the other judge agrees with the referee, then the decision as to what score should be given is discussed.</I></div> <bR> <div> 2.  The referee no longer has to have the first competitors and the last competitors on a Competition area bow to joseki at the beginning and end of each session.  <I>Most competitors still do not know      they need to do this.  Many referees seem to forget to do it.  So they decided to remove it.</I></div> <bR> <div> 3.  Pistol grips away from the end of the sleeve are all right.  Only when a pistol grip is secured at the end of the sleeve is the penalty given.  Other grips of the end of the sleeve are allowed.</div> <bR> <div> 4.  Elements of Osaekomi  (along with the listed five)</div> <div> a.    control  (listed in the refereeing rules)</div> <div> b.   positions (kesa or shiho)   (New, but listed in the refereeing rules)</div> <div> body cover (Not listed in the rules, however an integral part of Osaekomi)</div> <div> <I>Osae means to press down from the top.  For a hold to be valid some part of tori's trunk (front of shoulders, chest, abdomen, front pelvic area) must be on top of uke.</I></div> <div> Tori's hand(s) must help control uke's trunk or arm(s).  <I>This is derived from watching the </I><I>IJF approved Osaekomi videotape.</I></div> <bR> <div>      Example:  During Yoko sankaku gatame the sankaku around the neck and arm should be tight.  </div> <div> Tori's front pelvic region must be over uke's front shoulder and chest.  If only tori's thigh is over the shoulder and chest, it is not a hold.</div> <div> <I>     Example:  During Kata shiho gatame if tori is laid out along the arm and their pelvic region is </I><I>NOT over uke's front shoulder and chest a hold down does NOT exist. </I></div> <bR> <div> Observations and Concerns</div> <bR> <div> 5.  Referees should make sure that competitors have suffered no head injury before telling the competitor to stand up right away<I>.  Some where a referee must have not been observant enough to see a head injury took place and had the competitors stand and one of them collapsed.</I></div> <bR> <div> 6.     The IJF Referee Commission is concerned with who does regular judo or who does negative judo. </div> <div> <I>            Referees are still not applying  the negative judo penalties as they should be.  Judo is suffering </I><I>because of it. </I></div> <bR> <div>  7.   Kumi kata (normal gripping) is very important to judo, without it one can not compete.  <I>Many </I><I>competitors are using one handed grips, and modified grips, which are slowing judo down.</I></div> <bR> <div> WWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW</div> <div> WWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW</div> <div> <B> <A NAME="rule_changes___january_1999"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B></div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B>IJF REFEREEING RULES          RULE CHANGE MEMORANDUM</B></div> <bR> <div> The following are <B>rule changes</B> and <B>interpretive adjustments</B>.   They are effective January 1, 1999.  </div> <bR> <div> 1.  <B>Medical Situations</B>:</div> <div> A doctor has one (1) minute, <B>with the Referee's discretion</B>, to attend to a competitor. (Sec. Comment: explanation given was that teams showing up with their own doctors often took so much time for a minor injury that the competitor could regain his wind, etc. while being cared for). Any competitor, who is sick during a contest, the contest is over. </div> <div> 2.  <B>Negative Judo:</B></div> <div> The IJF Referee Commission STRONGLY recommends that the Referee apply this penalty to the ONE competitor, who does not want to fight or is being defensive. Too often referees are penalizing both players.  Referees should concentrate on positive judo.</div> <div> 3.  <B>Kumi-Kata:</B></div> <div> The holding of the bottom of the sleeve(s) between the thumb and the forefingers (<B>pistol grip</B>) will be a penalty of Shido as of January 1, 1999.  This should be penalized immediately. </div> <div> 4.  <B>Feel the Contest:</B></div> <div> There needs to be a better understanding by the Referees to "Feel the Contest" and to better understand the dynamics of Judo by the competitors.</div> <div> 5.  <B>Leotards:</B></div> <div> Leotards are acceptable under the same standards as tee shirts (short sleeve). Some countries are making customized leotards that do not meet the standards of the IJF (Sec. comments: leotards that have shoulder strap style, V-neck style, rather than T-shirt style).</div> <div> 6.  <B>Black Blazers</B></div> <div> Referees will wear a Black single-breasted blazer, dark-gray slacks, white short sleeve shirt, dark socks, and a dark tie (black is preferable, USJI symbol on tie is OK for National referees, PJU symbol for PJU referees, IJF symbol for IJF referees). </div> <div> <B>Observations and Comments from IJF Refereeing Commission Minutes</B></div> <div> The<B> Judogi</B> must not be too thick, (lapels, sleeves, and back) and blue judogis must fall within the color range of blue accepted by the IJF (some manufacturers are making blue judogis almost black).  During Judogi Control the referees must not allow illegal judogis onto the competition areas.</div> <div> <B>Hikkomi </B> The application of hikkomi (dragging down) which is now a false attack, needs to be applied more vigorously.</div> <div> <B>Leg grabbing</B>  The referees are allowing players to grip the pant legs not in accordance with the rules.  Be stricter in applying this penalty. </div> <bR> <div> <B>1998 Rule Clarification and Interpretive Adjustments </B></div> <div> 1.   It is recommended that 8mx8m (26 feet x 26 feet) Competition areas be used.  </div> <div> 2.  The judogi jacket (Uwagi)  must be folded left over right.  It is no longer permitted to fold the jacket right over left.  Have them change it.  There is no penalty unless they repeat or refuse to change.</div> <div> 3.  Sacrifice throws such as Hikkomi gaeshi or sumi gaeshi where there is <B>NO</B> separation, but there is control, speed and force <B>will be considered</B> for scoring purposes.</div> <div> 4.  Koka can be scored on<B> the top of the shoulder</B> in addition to the buttock(s) and thigh.</div> <div> 5.  Osaekomi must met an additional criteria "(e) That tori <B>must be in a kesa or shiho position</B>." </div> <div> 6.  Scissoring the legs from the top or <B>bottom</B> is toketa.   The <B>reverse scissors</B> is toketa if the referee sees control is lost.</div> <div> 7.  Normal kumi kata is acceptable.  That is white's right hand on blue's left side of the jacket above the belt and white's left hand on blue's right side of the jacket above the belt.  Any <B>cross gripping</B> (when white's right hand reaches over to blue's right side of the jacket or visa versa) that takes place, the player has five seconds just like the same side prohibited act.</div> <div> 8.  An illegal Waki gatame or Kani basami will now warrant <B>Hansoku make</B>.               R.J. 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