United States Judo Federation

Contest Rules

Referee Education

Overview

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

Judo Contest Rules

• Module 1 provides a general introduction to the contest rules including; judo contest basics, bowing procedures, gripping, throw scoring, mat work scoring, common referee hand signals and calls, penalty overview and how to read the scoreboard.  It is a great base knowledge module for all interested in knowing more about Judo contest rules, including parents and boosters who are new to Judo.
• Module 2 provides more contest rule information, including; Referee’s focus, positioning and attire, examples of Ippon, Wazari and Osaekomi and common penalties and their gestures.
• Module 3 provides more examples of Ippon, Wazari, non-scoring throw landings and less common penalties and their gestures.
• Modules 4 and 5 provides addition examples of Ippon, Wazari, non-scoring throw landings and less common penalties and their gestures, including direct Hansoku Make.

Overview of USJF Contest Rules Education