The first goal of the tailored judo workshop in Budapest in mid-January 2025 was to overview the foundations and make any essential changes. Following intensive deliberations, the attendees reached conclusions on a number of facets, ensuing within the European Judo Union updating the foundations to the present model.
The brand new tailored judo guidelines encompass three predominant components:
- Tailored Judo Guidelines for EJU Tournaments
- Divisioning Pointers for EJU Tailored Judo Tournaments
- EJU Tailored Judo Kata Guidelines
The Tailored Judo Guidelines for EJU Tournaments haven’t undergone main or important adjustments in comparison with the earlier model. The primary updates on this part embrace:
- Age class changes: The age classes have modified from U16/O16 to U15/O15, with the next rule:
Athletes are divided into two age lessons: below 15 (minimal age 9) and over 15. In U15 and in O15 (as much as 21 years previous), there must be not more than a three-year age distinction inside every pool. If the distinction is bigger, a transfer to a different stage could also be potential, topic to session. - Terminology replace: The beginning positions for matches have been renamed from Tachi-waza and Ne-waza to Tachi-shisei and Ne-shisei.
- Prohibited actions: A brand new restriction has been added for all ranges:
The IJF interpretation relating to using Tori or Uke’s head for the applying or protection of a way. - Guidelines on penalty for Ranges 3, 4, and 5: A brand new rule has been launched:
Shidos given in Ranges 3, 4, and 5 contests will not be counted towards the consequence. If there aren’t any technical scores or if the scores are equal on the finish of the competition time, the referee will declare the winner primarily based on the factors for Hantei.
The Divisioning Pointers for EJU Tailored Judo Tournaments is a newly launched part of the foundations, as from 2025 onwards, no competitor, together with VI judoka, will probably be allowed to take part in a event with out finishing the divisioning course of. To facilitate divisioning, using again numbers is extremely beneficial. The method will probably be led by the EJU Head Divisioner to make sure standardisation throughout all tournaments.
Divisioning is a vital a part of each EJU Tailored Judo Tour and takes place someday earlier than the competitors. All rivals should attend; those that fail to take action won’t be permitted to compete. The native organising committee is accountable for guaranteeing all contributors full the method.
Divisioning assesses athletes’ judo talents to make sure honest and protected competitors. The ultimate step is a mat-based judo evaluation, which determines every judoka’s stage. Since judo talents can fluctuate between tournaments, athletes could also be reassigned to totally different ranges as wanted.
The complete course of is overseen by the official EJU Tailored Judo Professional (Head Divisioner), who ensures its correct and constant implementation.
The EJU Tailored Judo Kata Guidelines have undergone essentially the most important adjustments. The variety of classes has been diminished, and a optimistic scoring system has been launched. Beginning this yr, judoka with disabilities can have the chance to take part in EJU Kata tournaments by means of demonstrations and, on the European Kata Championships, by means of common competitors. To accommodate this, two classes have been established:
- Class 1A: Each Tori and Uke are A-Judoka.
- Class 1B: Tori is an A-Judoka, and Uke is a mainstream judoka.
Last notes from EJU Tailored Judo Commissioner, Ms Marina Draskovic;
Moreover the talked about adjustments, a devoted Tailored Judo part has been created as a part of the EJU Common Handbook, outlining the necessities and rules for organising EJU Get Collectively Tailored Judo Tour occasions.
Lastly, this yr, the objective is to determine eligibility standards for EJU Tailored Judo competitions. We’ve shaped a specialised staff throughout the EJU that’s presently engaged on this. The eligibility standards will cowl judoka with bodily impairments, mental impairments, autism spectrum issues, visible impairments, and for judoka below 15 years previous, listening to impairments as properly.
FULL VERSION OF THE UPDATED ADAPTED JUDO RULES
Writer: Szandra Szogedi
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