Para judo rules, for watching
Start with how a match works. Then the rules you see every few minutes, then the ones that change results.
Checked 14 October 2026
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- How is judo adapted for blind athletes?
- What is the difference between J1 and J2 in judo?
- How do blind judoka find their starting position?
- How do para judo fights start?
- What happens if a blind judoka lets go of the grip?
- Are leg grabs allowed in para judo?
- How do blind judoka know where the mat edge is?
- How does a blind judoka know who scored?
- How do deaf judoka hear the referee?
Where these rules come from
| Tag | Document |
|---|---|
| Section number, for example 10; p. for a page | IBSA, IBSA Judo Rules, January 2025 |
| R | "Why the rule exists", or a point reasoned from the rule, not stated in it |
| C | Common usage or general knowledge, not a rule |
Checked on 14 October 2026.