Author: admin
-
How Often Does the IJF Update the World Judo Rankings?
The IJF World Ranking updates after every sanctioned tournament and recalculates weekly as points decay. Here is exactly how the schedule works and where to find the current ranking.
-
What Is the IJF World Masters? The Invitation-Only Judo Event Explained
The IJF World Masters is an invitation-only event for the top 36 ranked judoka per weight class. Gold earns 1,800 ranking points — 80% more than a Grand Slam. No per-country quotas apply.
-
How Many Events Are on the IJF World Tour Calendar Per Year?
The 2025 IJF World Tour had 9 Grand Slams and 5 Grand Prix (14 events). The 2026 calendar has 9 Grand Slams and 4 Grand Prix plus the World Championships in Baku. Full breakdown of every tier.
-
How Do Judoka Qualify for the Olympics? IJF Ranking System Explained
The top 17 judoka per weight class qualify directly for the Olympics via the IJF World Ranking — one per NOC. Continental quotas and the mixed team event add further places. Here is the complete system.
-
IJF Grand Slam vs Grand Prix vs Continental Open: Key Differences Explained
Grand Slam gold earns 1,000 ranking points; Grand Prix gold earns 700; Continental Open gold earns 100. Complete breakdown of entry rules, points, and how each tier fits the IJF calendar.
-
How Many Points Does an IJF Grand Slam Winner Earn?
A Grand Slam gold earns 1,000 IJF ranking points. Complete breakdown by placement, comparison to other event tiers, and how decay affects the ranking value over time.
-
How the IJF World Ranking System Works: Points, Tiers, and Qualification Explained
The IJF world ranking uses points from 7 competition tiers, a 24-month rolling window, and a six-result cap (2025). How it works, affects entry, and drives Olympic qualification.
-
How Two Waza-Ari Equal Ippon in Modern Judo: The Rule Explained
Two waza-ari equal ippon in judo — but how exactly does the accumulation rule work, what separates a waza-ari from a full ippon, and when was it briefly removed? Complete rule explained.
-
What Is Hansoku-Make in Judo? Direct Disqualification Explained
Hansoku-make is judo’s most severe penalty — but it has two types with very different consequences. Learn what triggers direct disqualification and what it means for your tournament.
-
How Does the Mixed Team Judo Event Work? IJF Format Explained
The mixed team event fields 6 athletes (3M + 3W) per nation. First to 4 bouts wins; 3-3 ties go to a random-draw golden score decider. Full IJF format explained, including Olympic history.