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Golden Score

Golden Score is judo’s additional contest period for a tied result, decided by the first technical score or a disqualifying penalty.

A referee watches a Judo contest at the 2018 Summer Youth Olympics

Shido and Hansoku-make

Shido is a warning for a slight Judo infringement; the third becomes hansoku-make, while grave offences can bring immediate disqualification.

A Judo referee signals while two judoka continue ground action

Judo Rules

Current IJF Judo rules explained: contest time, ippon, waza-ari, yuko, pins, penalties, golden score, gripping, leg grabs, and national differences.