When are strangles and armlocks allowed for juniors?

Shime-waza (strangles) and kansetsu-waza (armlocks) are not allowed in:

• any category exclusively for athletes under 16
• events for school years up to and including Year 9

This includes Pre-Cadet age bands and below.

They are allowed in categories exclusively for Cadets, Juniors, Seniors and Veterans (using international category criteria). They may also be allowed in events exclusively for school years 10–13.

Applying a strangle or armlock in a category where it isn't allowed is penalised with hansoku-make, whether or not it causes a submission.