Contest Rules and Referee Education for Parents

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, including parents and boosters who are new to Judo.  The module incorporates three sections: Procedures, Scoring and Penalties.

Learning Outcomes

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