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Contest Rules and Referee Education

The USJF Contest Rules and Referee Education is presented in five modules, increasing in detail and complexity.  At the conclusion of the five modules, you will formulate a solid foundation of the contest rules.

Course Overview

Learning Outcomes

At the conclusion of the course, you will be able to;

  • Explain and demonstrate contest and referee procedures.

  • Recognize and identify scoring in Tachiwaza and Newaza

  • Identify and explain the penalties of Shido and Hansoku maki

Contest Rules and Referee Education Course

Introduction to Contest Rules and Referee Education

The USJF Contest Rules and Referee Education is presented in five modules. Each Module includes sections on procedures, scoring and penalties.

Module 1 - General Introduction to Contest Rules

Learning Outcomes

At the conclusion of Module 1, you will be able to;

  • You will be able to assemble elements of a judo contest, contest bowing, kumi kata (gripping), judo -gi, referee hand signals and calls and scoreboard basics.
  • You will be able to differentiate Tachiwaza Scoring – Ippon and Wazari, Ne-waza Scoring – Osaekomi, Shime-waza and Kansetsu-waza.
  • You will examine and distinguish the difference between Shido (Slight Penalty) and Hansoku Make (Grave Penalty).
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Module 2: Referee’s Focus

Learning Outcomes

At the conclusion of Module 2, you will be able to;

  • Describe the referee’s focus, positioning and attire
  • Differentiate Scoring – Ippon, Wazari and Osaekomi
  • Distinguish common penalties and their gestures.
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Module 3: Non-scoring Throws and Less Common Penalties

Learning Outcomes
At the conclusion of Module 3, you wil be able to;

  • Differentiate marginal examples of Scoring – Ippon and Wazari
  • Distinguish score and no score landings
  • Examine and distinguish penalty for lack of combativity
  • Distinguish illegal moves in kumi-kata
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Module 4: Marginal landing examples of Scoring – Wazari and Illegal Moves

Learning Outcomes

At the conclusion of Module 4, you will be able to;

  • Differentiate marginal landing examples of Scoring – Wazari or no score 90 degree landings and no score shoulder/upper back
  • Examine and distinguish penalty for lack of combativity, illegal move and untidy attire or hair.
  • Distinguish Hansoku-make for dangerous techniques.
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Module 5: Counter Attack and Push Down examples and Illegal Moves

Learning Outcomes

At the conclusion of Module 5, you will be able to;

  • Differentiate opponents counter attack and push down examples
  • Examine and distinguish grip below belt at end phase of throws and Kaeshi waza
  • Analyze and assess Shido for an Illegal move
  • Examine and assess Hansoku-make for dangerous techniques.
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