Contest Rules and Referee Education for Local Referee
3 Modules
Module 1: Overview
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. The module incorporates three sections: Procedures, Scoring and Penalties.
At the conclusion of Module 1;
- 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).
Module 1: Procedures
- Introduction to a Judo Contest
- Contest Bowing Procedures
- Kumi Kata (Gripping)
- Judo Gi
- Referee Hand Signals and Calls
- Scoreboard Basics
Module 1: Scoring
- Tachiwaza Scoring
- Ippon
- Wazari
- Ne-waza Scoring
- Osaekomi
- Shime-waza
- Kansetsu-waza
Module 1: Penalties
- Shido (Slight Penalty)
- Hansoku Make (Grave Penalty) Overview
Module 2: Overview
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. The module incorporates three sections: Procedures, Scoring and Penalties.
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.
Module 2: Procedures
- Referee Focus
- Safety of the Players
- Fairness and Consistency
- Referee Positioning
- Attire
Module 2: Scoring
- Nage waza Scoring
- Ippon – Clear examples
- Wazari – Clear examples
- Ne waza Scoring
- Osaekomi – Clear examples
- Tachi waza / Ne waza Transition
Module 2: Penalties
- Shido (Slight Penalty)
- Shido for a Lack of Combativity
- Shido for an Illegal Move
- Hansoku-make (Grave Penalty)
- Hansoku-make for Acts against the Spirit of Judo (cannot continue)
Module 3: Overview
Module 3 provides more examples of Ippon, Wazari, non-scoring throws, landings and less common penalties and their gestures.
At the conclusion of Module 3, you will be able to;
- Differentiate marginal landing 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
Module 3: Scoring
Nage waza Scoring
- Ippon or Wazari -Marginal landing examples
- Score or No Score – Continuation examples
Module 3: Penalties
- Shido (Slight Penalty)
- Shido for an Illegal Move