Tag Archives: time in a match

The Case Against Terminal Ippon

Posted on May 18, 2011 by Gerald Lafon

I have often voiced my concerns that current IJF rules are undermining participation in Judo in the U.S., and perhaps in other nations as well, although I don’t have any evidence to that effect.  I’ve also touched upon from time … 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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If Defense Wins Games…

Posted on February 23, 2010 by Gerald Lafon

There’s an old saying in team sports that good defense wins games. I’ve never heard any similar statement applied to Judo but I think it should. If good defense does win games, why shouldn’t it also apply to winning matches … Continue reading →

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