CCSF Invitational Judo Tournament

On May 4, 2008, CCSF Invitational Judo Tournament will be held in the New CCSF Health and Wellness Center. Tournament will begin at 10:00 am, beginning with the smallest children, 5 yrs old up to 16 yrs of age. Adult novice and brown belts will compete around 2:00 pm with the Black Belts competing at 1:00 pm.

We are expecting over 30 Judo Club with 400 contestants.

Admission is Free

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       A player attempts to throw an opponent onto his or her back with control, skill and force in order to score a full point, or “Ippon”.  This is an equivalent to a pin in wrestling or a knockout in boxing. “Ippon” can also be scored by a holding an opponent down, with control, for 25 seconds. Partial points are also awarded if throws do not have enough force, speed or control, or in opponents escape from a hold-down in less than 25 seconds.

       In adult competition, “Ippon” can also be scored by applying a strangle hold or elbow joint lock until the opponents submits.

       If a full point has not been scored by the end of the contest time limit, the player with the most partial points wins; if tied, the referee and two judges decide who is the winner.

       The contest area is a square, at least 8 meters by 8 meters on a side (10 meters is the maximum).  The outer meter is a red in color and is called the “warning zone”.  This warning zone is inside the contest area, but the thrower remains inside the contest area.