IJF Requirements for a Competition Judogi
April 29, 2008ARTICLE 3 - Judo uniform (judogi)
The contestants shall wear judogi complying with the following conditions:
(a) Strongly made in cotton or similar material, in good condition (without rent or tear). The material must not be so thick or so hard as to prevent the opponent from taking a grip.
(b) Blue in colour for the first contestant and white or off white for the second contestant.
(c) Acceptable markings:
i) National Olympic abbreviation (on back of jacket).
ii) National Emblem (on left breast of jacket). Maximum size 100 square centimetres.
iii) Manufacturer’s trade mark (on bottom-front of jacket and on bottom front of left leg of the trousers). Maximum size 25 square centimetres.
iv) Shoulder markings (from collar - across shoulder - down arm - both sides of jacket). Maximum length 25 centimetres and maximum width 5 centimetres.
v) Indication of the placing (1st, 2nd, 3rd) at the Olympic Games or World Championships, in an area of 6cm x 10cm at the bottom front left side of the jacket.
vi) The contestant’s name may be worn on the belt, uniform lower front top of the jacket and upper front top of the pants and must be a maximum of 3cm x 10cm. Also the contestant’s name or abbreviation may be placed (printed or embroidered), above the National Olympic abbreviation, but in no case in a position to prevent an opponent from grasping the back of the jacket. The size of the letters is a maximum of 7cm high and the length of the name is a maximum of 30 cm. This rectangular area of 7 x 30 cm must be located at 3 cm under the collar of the jacket and the back identification must be fixed at 4 cm under this area.
(d) The jacket shall be long enough to cover the thighs and shall at a minimum reach to the fists when the arms are fully extended downwards at the sides of the body. The body of the jacket shall be worn with the left side crossed over the right and shall be wide enough to have a minimum overlap of 20 centimetres at the level of the bottom of the rib-cage. The sleeves of the jacket must reach to the wrist joint as a maximum and 5 centimetres above the wrist joint as a minimum. A space of 10-15 centimetres shall exist between the sleeve and the arm (inclusive of bandages), on the entire length of the sleeve.
(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. A space of 10-15 centimetres shall exist between the trouser leg and the leg (inclusive of bandages) on the whole length of the trouser leg.
(f) A strong belt, 4 to 5cm wide, whose colour corresponds to the grade, shall be worn over the jacket at waist level and tied with a square knot tight enough to prevent the jacket from being too loose and long enough to go twice around the waist and leave 20 to 30cm protruding from each side of the knot when tied.
(g) Female contestants shall wear under the jacket either:
i) a plain white or off white tee-shirt, with short sleeves, rather strong, long enough to be worn inside the trousers, or:-
ii) a plain white or off-white leotard with short sleeves.
source: www.judoinfo.com
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April 12, 2008January 01, 2008
Club Name: Ateneo de Naga University Judo Club (Black Dragon Judo Club)
Dojo Address: Ateneo de Naga Gymnasium Ateneo De Naga University, Naga City
Affiliation Certificate No: 03-040 Year: 2003 (Last affiliation)
Adviser: Mr. Noel L. Pura, 7th Dan Red and White Belt
Mr. Joseph Gabriel Z. Gomez, 3rd Dan Black Belt
Mr. Generoso C. Segarra, Jr. 1st Dan Black Belt
List of Officers for current year: 2008-2009
President : Joseph Gabriel Z. Gomez
Vice President : Arwin P. Yap
Secretary : Neil Cezar DC. Aureus
Treasurer : Marx C. Brinas
Auditor : Jeson M. Nullan
P.R.O. : Feorel D. Robles
Pemie B. Polvorosa
Sgt. at Arms : Louie Jose A. Arevalo
No. of Members: _________
Green:________ White:________ Brown:________ Black:________
List of Members:
- Joseph Gabriel Z. Gomez
- Generoso C. Segarra
- Neil Cezar DC. Aureus
- Arwin P. Yap
- Jeson M. Nullan
- Feorel D. Robles
- Louie Jose A. Arevalo
- Marx C. Brinas,
- Angeles P. Balla, Jr.
- Zotico L. Tutanes
- Pemie B. Polvorosa
- Ernil L. Bawa
- Edmun N. Nietes
- Michael R. Portugal
- Leo T. Ayen
- Tracy Ivy Caceres
- Rizza Marie M. Venus
- Xairus Rey C. Guzman
- Ramil Pederio
- Michael O. Ong
- Alex T. Dulce
- Salvador B. Ababan, Jr
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Quick Facts About Judo
April 2, 2008This Judo FAQ is intended to help a beginning Judo student understand some of the important concepts, terms, rank system, and history of Judo. It is not as useful for the Judo expert or an individual who has not yet begun Judo training, but it is the kind of basic information that lower rank students may be required to know for promotion. (source: Judoinfo.com)
What is the English translation or the meaning of the word Judo?
Gentle Way
What is the purpose in learning Judo?
The development of character, mind, and body so that one can contribute something of value to the world.
What are the other main principles in learning Judo?
The principle of cooperation (jita kyoei), working for mutual welfare and benefit. The principle of maximum efficiency (seiryoku zenyo), using the least amount of effort to achieve the greatest results.
Where did Judo come from?
Modern Judo is a martial art based on the traditional Jujutsu fighting and self-defense techniques of Japan.
What is the difference between Judo and jujutsu?
Judo is the modern scientific application of selected jujutsu techniques that may be practiced for self-development, physical education and sport. Jujutsu retains more dangerous self defense techniques, while Judo can generally be practiced with full force and complete safety. Check this description of Judo by Jigoro Kano himself.
When and where did Judo begin?
Judo was first officially taught at the Kodokan Judo Institute in Tokyo, Japan in 1882.
Who created Judo?
The father of Judo is Professor Jigoro Kano (1860-1938). He studied jujutsu at an early age and founded the Kodokan to teach the art of Judo.
What must every beginner learn about Judo?
How to fall (ukemi) and the rules of safety and courtesy.
What are some of the working principles of Judo?
The use of balance and off-balancing. The use of leverage to achieve greater power. Taking advantage of the opponent’s strength. Taking advantage of the opponent’s weaknesses. The value of yielding and giving way. The proper application of timing, momentum and force.
What is kuzushi?
Kuzushi is breaking the balance of an opponent.
What are some of the ways kuzushi can be achieved?
Hands: pushing and pulling.
Feet: for example, blocking the opponent from stepping forward.
Body: bending, pivoting, twisting or bumping the opponent to unbalance.
Voice: distracting, or mentally unbalancing, the opponent.
What is kiai?
A sudden concentration of physical and mental power, combined with a loud shout used to defeat the opponent. Often also applied effectively to distract the opponent.
By what means is kiai achieved?
1. A sudden concentration of the abdominal muscles.
2. A forceful exhalation of breath.
3. A sharp loud yell or shout.
What are the main types of Judo techniques?
Nage waza (throwing techniques), Katame waza (grappling techniques), Atemi waza (striking techniques)
What are the types of Judo throws?
Te waza: hand and arm techniques
Koshi waza: hip techniques
Ashi waza: foot and leg techniques
Ma sutemi waza: rear sacrifice techniques
Yoko sutemi waza: side sacrifice techniques
What is a combination throw (renraku waza)?
A series of attempted throws in which the last one is successful.
What is a counter throw (kaeshi waza)?
A throw that is executed in answer to a throw attempted by the opponent, taking advantage of the opponent’s movements or the loss of balance involved in his throw.
What are the types of grappling techniques (katame waza)?
Osaekomi waza: matholds and pins
Shime waza: choking and strangling techniques
Kansetsu waza: arm bars and joint locking techniques
What is tori and uke?
Tori is the person executing a technique such as a throw, while uke is the person receiving the technique.
What are the main methods of Judo training or practice?
Kata: formal exercise.
Uchi komi: repetitive throwing practice.
Randori: free practice.
Shiai: contest
What is kata?
A formal demonstration of prearranged techniques of Judo. There are forms for throwing techniques (nage no kata), grappling techniques (katame no kata), self defense techniques and other aspects of Judo.
What president introduced Judo into the United States and at what date?
Theodore Roosevelt, about 1902.
When did Judo become an Olympic sport?
Judo, the first Asian martial art to become an Olympic medal sport, has been an official Olympic event for men since 1964. Olympic Judo competition for women was added in 1992.
What are the referee and contestants called in a tournament?
The referee is called shimban. The contestants are aka (red) and shiro (white).
What are the Judo ranks?
Achievement in Judo is recognized by awarding different color belts. The six student ranks are called kyu. The ten black belt, or expert, ranks are called dan. Juniors under 17 years old earn different color belts than seniors.
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