What penalties apply when a junior uses a restricted technique?
Rule- UK
- British Judo
- Junior judo
- Under 12
- Under 16
- Under 18
- BJA contest rules
- Mon grades
- 2026
- Coaches
In technical restriction categories:
- First restricted act: no penalty. The referee briefly explains the infringement to the athlete.
- Any later restricted act, whether the same or different: shido, with the referee explaining again.
- Neck and spine actions: if a higher-risk groundwork action is completed by bending the neck or back unnaturally, or by applying a strangle, the penalty is hansoku-make.
If uke is injured by a restricted technique and has to withdraw:
- Pools: the contest is a draw and both athletes can continue in the pool.
- Knockout: the injured athlete is declared the winner. The other athlete can still go into the repechage if there is one.
Added 21 Oct 2026