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Mom’s Judo Division Rules:

The Adaptive and modified “Newaza” Division for the Fight for the Cure Tournament has become affectionately coined as “Mom’s Judo.”  This Division has been created to encourage our devoted moms to compete and help us “Fight for the Cure.”  The goal of this particular division is friendly and safe competition for very new players, or those who may be unable to participate in a typical judo match due to physical limitations.  The primary difference with this division and the Special Needs/Adaptive “Newaza” Division is that Mom’s Judo WILL ALLOW “around the neck” techniques such as traditional Kesa Gatame or Koshi Guruma grips.  There is less concern for C1 and C2 vertebrae injuries with this division.

The Mom’s Division has been specifically created for our judo moms – this is not for Yonen or Shonen.  If you have questions regarding your qualifications to compete in this category, please contact the Tournament Director Brian Money at [email protected] or (951) 353-7118.

·         Players will enter the mat as normal (standing) and then meet at the center of the mat with the referee.  Each competitor will go into “Seiza” for a kneeling bow to each other.

·         The referee will wait for the players to position themselves, one knee up - facing each other.  Players will be within arm’s reach of each other when Hajime is called.  Match time will be 3 minutes.

·         Upon Hajime, players will begin Newaza for Osaikomi (pins).  A deliberate lateral takedown by tori (attacker) that results in uke landing largely on their side or back will be scored as a Waza-ari (1/2 point).  The players may continue in Newaza.  Armbars and chokes are not permitted in this division.

·         Lateral takedowns can only be scored as a Waza-ari (no Ippon) and Osaikomi for Ippon or Awasate Ippon will determine the winner of the match.  If no score is awarded by the end of the match, then Hantei will be awarded. 

·         Armbars, chokes, Sutemi-waza (sacrifice techniques), and Tachiwaza (standing techniques) are not permitted in this division.  Players must remain in Newaza during the entire match - no standing.

·         Pushing a player straight backwards (instead of a lateral takedown) is NOT PERMITTED.  Mate will be called if a player is pushed backwards instead of to either side.  Pulling a player forward is permitted – leg grabs are permitted (however, not inside the sleeve or pants opening at the ankle). 

·         Any attempt at a Choke or Armbar will immediately be stopped by a call of “Mate.” First warning will be a Shido.  Any subsequent attempt will be Hansokumake for the player in violation.

·         If a player attempts to stand during the match, then Shido will be called against her.  Three Shidos will result in Hansokumake.

·         At the end of the match, players will stand facing each other and wait for the Referee to recognize the winner.  Players will bow to each other if they choose, then exit the competition area. 

Mom’s Judo Matches will be 3 minutes long

A video tutorial on this division can be viewed at:

https://youtu.be/HfZ4ASp0hyg