Tag: shido
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How Defensive Judo Works: Winning Matches by Shido Accumulation
Defensive judo — winning through accumulated shido penalties rather than direct throws — remains viable at elite level. Three shidos mean automatic disqualification, one shido loses in golden score overtime. Here’s how the strategy works within modern IJF rules.
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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.
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What Is a Shido Penalty in Judo? What Triggers It and How It Decides Matches
Shido is judo’s minor penalty: three shidos mean disqualification. Learn every infraction that triggers a shido, how penalties accumulate, and why penalty management decides elite matches.