Tag: IJF rules
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What to Expect from Judo at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics: Preview
Judo at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics is confirmed for 15 events at the LA Convention Center Hall 2, beginning July 15, 2028 — the day after the Opening Ceremony. The program continues the structure established at Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024: 14 individual weight categories (seven for men, seven for women) plus the mixed
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Why Some Judoka Compete for a Different Country: Nationality Changes Explained
Watching a major IJF Grand Slam draw sometimes means seeing a familiar name listed under a country that does not match their athlete profile — a Central Asian name under a Gulf state flag, or a European World medallist competing for a nation they were not born in. Nationality changes in judo are more common
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What Happened When the IJF Banned Leg Grabs: Impact on Technique Evolution
The IJF’s 2010-2013 leg grab ban was the largest single-cycle shift in competitive judo technique selection in modern history. Here is how it happened and what changed.
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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.