IJF Rules
🏛️Official — IJF8.1 Age-Based Technique Restrictions
Verdict
To protect developing athletes, the IJF and most national federations enforce strict age-based technique restrictions: Cadets (Under 18): Kansetsu-waza (arm locks) and shime-waza (chokes) are completely prohibited. Any attempt, even in a playful or accidental manner, results in matte and a warnin...
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