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IJF Rule Changes

January 29, 2010

The International Judo Federation has released a series of 60 video clips outlining techniques that will be legal and illegal beginning on Jan. 1, 2010. Videos 1-18 (highlighted in green) include legal techniques. Videos 19-60 include illegal techniques.

Video Clip examples of rule changes hosted with IJF.

NOTE: The following numbers were revised at the IJF World Masters Suwon referee seminar and tournament in Suwon, Korea as reported by Joon Chi, RDCS Chairperson who attended in person.

#23. No Hansokumake. Should be Shido for White
#27. No Hansokumake. Should be Shido for White
#29. No Hansokumake
#31. No Hansokumake
#39. Not Valid. Should be removed from sample.
#40. Not Valid. Should be removed from sample.
#44. No Hansokumake
#46. No Hansokumake.Should be Shido for White
#47. No Hansokumake
#49. No Hansokumake. Should be Shido for White
#50. No Hansokumake.Should be Shido for Blue
#51. No Hansokumake.Should be Shido for White

The IJF Referee Committee will meet at the French Open Grand Slam next month. They will adjustment if they feel it is necessary, but this is the firm direction at this time.

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