What are the basic rules of Judo?

What are the basic rules of Judo?

Judo – Rules

  • Intentionally harming an opponent is abandoned.
  • One cannot punch or kick his opponent.
  • You cannot touch the opponent’s face.
  • Attacking the joints other than elbows is not allowed.
  • Head dives are also not permitted.
  • Some techniques like Kawazu gake and Kami basami are not allowed.

What do you wear to do Judo?

The Judo uniform consists of a tunic, pants, and a belt (sash). Both the tunic and the pants are white (*), and the belt color varies according to the wearer’s rank.

What is the uniform of Judo called?

Judogi
Judogi (柔道着 or 柔道衣) is the formal Japanese name for the traditional uniform used for Judo practice and competition. A judogi is somewhat similar to a karategi (空手着 or 空手衣, Karate uniform) as it shares a common origin.

How long should Judo pants be?

(e) The trousers, free of any markings, shall be long enough to cover the legs and shall at a maximum reach to the ankle joint and at a minimum 5 centimetres above the ankle joint.

What is not allowed in judo?

In practice and competition Intentionally injuring an opponent is not permitted. Punching, kicking, and other strikes are not allowed. Touching the opponent’s face is not allowed. Attacking joints other than the elbow is not allowed.

Can you grab the belt in judo?

Because grabbing the belt is restricted under competition rules and grabbing the front of the belt gives away your intentions, there are seldom opportunities to apply this throw.

What do you wear under a judo suit?

What you wear underneath your judo or BJJ gi is up to you. The main thing to consider is comfort. You can wear training shorts or leggings as well as your favorite athletic t-shirt. You can also wear what’s called a rashguard.

Can you wear a black gi in judo?

Other gi colors include blue, black, red, and many more. However, the widely accepted judo gi colors are blue and white.

What does a blue judo uniform mean?

The blue gi’s only purpose is to distinguish one opponent from another during a match. By contrasting with the white gi of her opponent, the wearer of the blue gi makes it easier for the judges, referees and spectators to keep track of which contestant is which. The blue judo gi is not indicative of rank or skill.

How big should judo gi be?

For a child: sizes range from 100cm to 150cm. For an adult: sizes range from 160cm to 200cm. Judo is grappling sport. As such, the uniform fabric needs to be thick enough to withstand grabbing by the opponent.