2022 - 2024 IJF Judo Rules Information

Judo is a dynamic sport, constantly exposed to new training and competition situations. The IJF adapts the refereeing rules continuously to reflect the development needs in our sport. Due to the pandemic situation, the Paris Olympic cycle will be three years long. And, so, the refereeing rules are going to be adjusted in order to present judo in its best form. ► CHAPTERS 00:34 Introduction 01:40 Olympic Games qualification system 2024 04:10 Judogi Control regulations 2022 06:12 Decision 1: Continuation of techniques 08:16 Decision 2: Waza-ari landing 1 10:48 Decision 3: Waza-ari landing 2 11:32 Decision 4: Landing on elbows or hands 12:43 Decision 5: Rollover counter techniques 14:20 Decision 6: Reverse Seoi Nage 15:05 Decision 7: Gripping under the belt in the end phase 16:47 Decision 8: Lapel & collar gripping 17:39 Decision 9: Unconventional grips 18:22 Decision 10: Gripping breaking penalties 19:01 Decision 11: Arranging of the Judogi or hair 20:20 Decision 12: Head diving For further information visit For questions, you can reach out to gs@ -------- Welcome to the official Judo channel, brought to you by the International Judo Federation! Here you can watch ALL IJF World Judo Tour events LIVE, along with various Judo Highlight shows, video series, best moments, athlete interviews and much more! Watch our videos ► Subscribe here ► Follow all events, including up to 22 events per year, such as World Championships (Senior, Junior, Cadets, Veterans, Kata, Open, Teams) and World Judo Tour (Masters, Grand Slam, Grand Prix, Continental Open). For more information about judo, events, or the federation, visit