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New IJF rule on Ushiro-Sankaku
IJF Rules

New IJF rule on Ushiro-Sankaku

New rules about Ushiro-Sankaku.

Jan 8, 2026
IJF RulesNew IJF rule on grip breaking

New IJF rule on grip breaking

A significant change has been made relating to grip breaking. 

Jan 7, 2026
IJF RulesNew IJF rule on bleeding

New IJF rule on bleeding

Some changes regarding treatment for bleeding and forfeiting matches.

Jan 7, 2026
IJF RulesUpdated IJF Rules for Yuko

Updated IJF Rules for Yuko

The IJF has updated it's rules. Here's what we know about yuko. 

Jan 6, 2026
ProfileThe rise of Slovenian judo

The rise of Slovenian judo

Charting the rise of Slovenian judo, which has also produced 3 Olympic champions. 

Jan 4, 2026
ProfileThe rise of Kosovan judo

The rise of Kosovan judo

Charting the astonishing rise of Kosovan judo, which has produced 3 Olympic champions. 

Jan 3, 2026

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