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Deaf judo

Deaf judo is judo for deaf and hard-of-hearing athletes. Bouts follow judo/IJF logic with ippon, waza-ari, grips, throws and holds; communication, start/stop moments and attention are supported visually and through referee signals.

LevelAdaptive FamilyCombat Sports CategoryCombat sport

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Classification

Category Combat sport

Family Combat Sports

Level Adaptive

Getting started

Kurzbeschreibung Deaf judo is judo with adapted visual communication for deaf and hard-of-hearing athletes.

Geeignet für Suitable for people who want to learn grappling, breakfalls, balance and clear visual communication.

Cost Trial training is often inexpensive; judogi can often be borrowed or bought later. Club fee, judogi, possible gradings and competition travel. Judo club, deaf sports group or inclusive combat-sport training. Visual signals, eye contact and clear coach communication are central entry topics.

First progress First breakfalls and holds after weeks; safe competition much later.

Fitness level medium to high

Was du brauchst

judogi
belt
tatami
coach supervision
agreed visual stop/start signals

First steps

find judo club or deaf sports group
agree visual signals
learn breakfalls and gripping
practise first throw/hold drills slowly

Judo club, university sport, national deaf sports federation or inclusive judo class.

Train only with coach, tatami, breakfalls, clear stop signals and partner control.

Weitere Angaben

Tags combat, deaf, deaf-judo, combat-sport, kampfsport-familie, kampfsport, gehoerlosen-judo

Rules and format

Die Grundlagen

Ziel

Win the judo bout legally by ippon, waza-ari/penalty advantage or golden score.

Teilnehmer

Two judoka in weight classes.

Teamgröße

1 vs 1.

Spielfeld

Tatami contest area.

Dauer

Depends on format and event.

Wertung

Ippon/waza-ari/penalties under judo rules.

Gewinnbedingung

Best valid time, placing or score in the announced format.

Ausrüstung

judogi
belt
tatami
visual signals

Wichtige Regelpunkte

illegal grips
passivity
illegal attacks
hearing-device breach in restricted area

Regelquellen

Federations and sources

Federations

International Committee of Sports for the Deaf
International Judo Federation
International Committee of Sports for the Deaf (ICSD)
International Judo Federation (IJF)

Technical Regulations - Judo ICSD Deaflympics · official · high
Tokyo 2025 Technical Regulations: Judo ICSD Deaflympics · rulebook · high
Get Started British Judo · federation · medium