Tag Archives: hansoku make

Judo and Soccer

Posted on June 23, 2010 by Gerald Lafon

Over two billion people worldwide are now watching the 2010 Soccer World Cup in South Africa. That includes me. You’re probably wondering what that has to do with a Judo blog. Well, there are things that the soccer world can … Continue reading →

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This is Developmental?

Posted on March 23, 2010 by Gerald Lafon

Back in January 2010, I announced that the USJA was going to create new rules for “developmental” tournaments. That was great news. I thought that some sanity would return to our sport after the IJF’s latest, and drastic, rule changes … Continue reading →

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Revisiting Hansoku Make, IJF!

Posted on February 15, 2010 by Gerald Lafon

Back in December when I wrote Hansoku Make, IJF!, I had trouble understanding why actions in certain video clips merited hansoku make. Well, apparently now, so does the IJF. According to a report by USJF Referee Development Committee Chairperson Joon … Continue reading →

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Wielding Economic Power

Posted on January 5, 2010 by Gerald Lafon

To the best of my recollection, nothing has awakened or maddened the Judo community like the new IJF rules, which make their debut in 2010. My greatest fear is that in spite of all the grumbling and anger, Judo people … Continue reading →

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Hansoku Make, IJF!

Posted on December 29, 2009 by Gerald Lafon

If you thought refereeing was too complicated, or that we have too many incompetent referees on the mat, or that there are too many controversies in Judo competition, wait until you see what we have been served up by the … Continue reading →

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