Participation in Other Combat Sports#

SUBJECT: PARTICIPATION OF JUDOKA IN OTHER COMBAT SPORT INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION

In the framework of the rule written in the article 3.5 of the IJF SOR “An athlete classified in any IJF WRL (either cadets, juniors or seniors) is not authorized to take part in an international competition of any combat sport, other than judo, unless authorization has been given by the IJF”.

The automatic sanction system for athletes who did not ask the IJF authorization or did not respect the IJF decision is applicable as follows:

- 1st violation: 2 months suspension from IJF and Continental Unions competitions and other judo activities e.g. training camp. - 2nd violation: 2 years suspension from IJF and Continental Unions competitions and other judo activities e.g. training camp.

Further violations will be referred to the IJF Disciplinary Committee.