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Score or no score?
IJF Rules

Score or no score?

Should the score have been sustained or cancelled?

Aug 3, 2026
IJF RulesKukolj prefers shido for stepping out of contest area

Kukolj prefers shido for stepping out of contest area

Aleksandar Kukolj has a radical new idea for a critical rule change.

Jul 29, 2026
IJF RulesNew IJF rule on time wasting

New IJF rule on time wasting

New rules to punish players who waste time in order to catch a breather during matches.

Jan 9, 2026
IJF RulesNew IJF rule on Ushiro-Sankaku

New IJF rule on Ushiro-Sankaku

New rules about Ushiro-Sankaku.

Jan 8, 2026
IJF RulesNew IJF rule on grip breaking

New IJF rule on grip breaking

A significant change has been made relating to grip breaking. 

Jan 7, 2026
IJF RulesNew IJF rule on bleeding

New IJF rule on bleeding

Some changes regarding treatment for bleeding and forfeiting matches.

Jan 7, 2026

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