JJIF

Single 3-minute period (4 minutes for Senior major championship); Match is continuous; the three "phases" describe the techniques permitted at any given moment, not separate timed sub-rounds

Light-contact punches + kicks to permitted target areas; 1 point per clean strike; No knockouts permitted — heavy contact is penalized

Throws scored 2-7 points depending on amplitude + landing; Ippon (full throw to back): 7 points; Wazari (partial back-landing): 5 points

Pin (15 seconds): 5 points; Submission via tap = total victory (ippon); Joint locks on arms + chokes legal at Senior level; restricted in Junior

Continuous flow: referee directs transitions based on competitor actions; Stalemate in any phase → referee restart in standing

Gi (Kimono): JJIF-approved white gi (Phase 2 + 3); red/blue belt for distinguishing competitors; Hand pads / open-fingered gloves: for Phase 1 striking — lightly padded, similar to amateur boxing; Headgear: mandatory in Junior categories; optional in Senior

JJIF-standard tatami: 8m × 8m competition area + padded safety zone; Mat materials must meet JJIF specifications for both striking-impact + groundwork comfort

Two competitors per match; Weight classes follow JJIF schedule (Men: -56, -62, -69, -77, -85, -94, +94 kg; Women similar consolidation); Age categories: Cadet, Junior, Senior, Veteran

Single 3-minute period (4 minutes for Senior major championship); Match is continuous; the three "phases" describe the techniques permitted at any given moment, not separate timed sub-rounds; Light-contact punches + kicks to permitted target areas

Decision priority: ippon/submission > points > referee decision; Tournament: single-elimination + repechage; Gold/Silver/two Bronze per weight + gender + age