Tag: judo overtime
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How Long Is a Judo Match? Official Duration Rules Explained
Senior judo matches last exactly 4 minutes of actual contest time. Learn how duration varies by age category, what ‘actual time’ means, the history of the 5-minute rule, and golden score timing.
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How Does Golden Score Overtime Work in Judo?
Golden score is judo’s unlimited sudden-death overtime. Learn what triggers it, why one waza-ari wins, how shidos carry over, and what Tokyo 2020 data reveals.