{"id":680,"date":"2013-06-07T20:58:50","date_gmt":"2013-06-08T00:58:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/essportscouncil.org\/liberty-games\/?p=680"},"modified":"2013-06-24T22:17:39","modified_gmt":"2013-06-25T02:17:39","slug":"judo-thrown-into-the-spotlight","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/essportscouncil.org\/liberty-games\/post\/judo-thrown-into-the-spotlight\/","title":{"rendered":"Judo\u2026Thrown Into The Spotlight"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Olympic Silver Medalist Leads the Way<\/h1>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 When<\/strong> the thought of the Liberty Games<\/strong> first took shape, we were prepared (so we thought) for competitions in many sports.\u00a0 Having played competitive Football, Basketball, Tennis, and Track & Field, it was believed that all of the known \u201cstaple sports\u201d of any State Games would make this production process simple and easy.\u00a0 Then we met Jason Morris<\/strong>, a four (4) time Olympian<\/strong> in Judo<\/strong>, and a Silver Medalist<\/strong> at the Olympic Games<\/strong> in Barcelona<\/strong>.\u00a0 It didn\u2019t take us long to begin to understand and sense the passion he brings to this growing sport.<\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 We<\/strong> thought you might just want us to share a bit of the history of Judo<\/strong>, which may help shed some light on what is taking place on those mats, where the folks in bathrobes (Judogis) are throwing each other around.\u00a0\u00a0 You may even learn a Japanese word or two(2):<\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 In 1899<\/strong> a committee of the Dai Nippon Butoku Kai<\/a> chaired by Jigoro Kano drew up the first formal set of rules for Judo contests.\u00a0 Wins were by two ippons, awarded for throwing the opponent onto his back or by pinning them on their back for a “sufficient” amount of time or by submission.\u00a0 Submissions could be achieved via shime-waza or kansetsu-waza. Finger, toe and ankle locks were prohibited. Contests were set at 15 minutes long. In 1900, these rules were adopted by the Kodokan with amendments made to prohibit all joint locks for kyu grades and added wrist locks to the prohibited kansetsu-waza for dan grades.<\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 In 1916<\/strong>, additional rulings were brought in to further limit kansetsu waza with the prohibition of ashi garami and neck locks, as well as do jime.\u00a0 These were further added to in 1925, in response to Kosen Judo (\u9ad8\u5c08\u67d4\u9053, K\u014dsen j\u016bd\u014d?<\/strong><\/a><\/sup>), which concentrated on ne waza at the expense of tachi waza.\u00a0 The new rules banned all remaining joint locks except those applied to the elbow and prohibited the dragging down of an opponent to enter ne waza.<\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Judo’s<\/strong> international profile was boosted by the introduction of the World Judo Championships<\/a><\/strong> in 1956.\u00a0 The Championships were initially a fairly small affair, with 31 athletes attending from 21 countries in the first year.\u00a0 Competitors were exclusively male until the introduction of the Women’s Championships in 1980<\/strong>, which took place on alternate years to the Men’s Championships.\u00a0 The Championships were combined in 1987 to create an event that takes place annually, except for the years in which Olympic Games<\/strong> are held.\u00a0 Participation has steadily increased such that, in the most recent Championships in 2011, there were 871 competitors from 132 countries that took part.<\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The<\/strong> first time judo was seen in the\u00a0Olympic Games<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0was in an informal demonstration hosted by Kano at the\u00a01932 Games<\/a><\/strong>.\u00a0 However, Kano was ambivalent about Judo’s potential inclusion as an Olympic sport.\u00a0 Nevertheless, Judo became an\u00a0Olympic<\/a>\u00a0sport for men in the\u00a01964 Games<\/a>\u00a0in\u00a0Tokyo<\/a><\/strong>.\u00a0 The Olympic Committee initially dropped judo for the 1968 Olympics, meeting protests.\u00a0 Dutchman\u00a0Anton Geesink<\/a>\u00a0won the first Olympic Gold Medal in the Open division of Judo by defeating\u00a0Akio Kaminaga<\/a>\u00a0of Japan.\u00a0 The women’s event was introduced at the Olympics in 1988 as a demonstration event, and an official medal event in 1992.<\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The<\/strong> traditional rules of Judo are intended to provide a basis under which to test skill in Judo, while avoiding significant risk of injury to the competitors.\u00a0 Additionally, the rules are also intended to enforce proper reigi (\u793c\u5100?<\/sup><\/strong><\/a>, etiquette).<\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Penalties<\/strong> may be given for being inactive during the match, or for using illegal techniques. Fighting must be stopped if a participant is outside the designated area on the mat (tatami). If the referee and judges need to discuss something during groundwork, the referee will call sono-mama (used in the sense “do not move”, literally “as-is”) and both fighters must stop in the position they are in.\u00a0 When they are done, the referee says yoshi and the match continues.<\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 All scores<\/strong> and penalties are given by the referee. The judges can make a decision that changes the score or penalty given by the referee.<\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 A throw<\/strong> that places the opponent on his back with impetus and control scores ippon (\u4e00\u672c?<\/sup><\/strong><\/a>), winning the contest.\u00a0 A lesser throw, where the opponent is thrown onto his back, but with insufficient force to merit an ippon, scores waza-ari (\u6280\u3042\u308a?<\/sup><\/strong><\/a>).\u00a0 Two (2) scores of waza-ari equal ippon\u00a0 (\u6280\u3042\u308a\u5408\u308f\u305b\u3066\u4e00\u672c, waza-ari awasete ippon?<\/strong><\/a><\/sup>).\u00a0 A throw that places the opponent onto his side scores yuko (\u6709\u52b9?<\/sup><\/strong><\/a>).\u00a0 No amount of yukos equal a waza-ari, they are only considered in the event of an otherwise tied contest.<\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Ippon<\/strong> is scored in ne-waza for pinning an opponent on his back with a recognized osaekomi-waza for 25 seconds or by forcing a submission through shime-waza or kansetsu-waza.\u00a0 A submission is signalled by tapping the mat or the opponent at least twice with the hand or foot, or by saying maitta (\u307e\u3044\u3063\u305f?<\/sup><\/strong><\/a>, I surrender).\u00a0 A pin lasting for less than 25 seconds, but more than 20 seconds scores waza-ari and one lasting less than 20 seconds but more than 15 seconds scores yuko.<\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 If the scores<\/strong> are identical at the end of the match, the contest is resolved by the Golden Score<\/strong> rule.\u00a0 Golden Score<\/strong> is a sudden death situation where the clock is reset to match-time, and the first contestant to achieve any score wins. If there is no score during this period, then the winner is decided by Hantei, the majority opinion of the referee and the two corner judges.<\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Judo<\/strong> scoreboards show the number of waza-ari and yuko scores scored by each player. Often an ippon is not represented on the scoreboard, because upon award of an ippon the match is immediately terminated. \u00a0Some computerized scoreboards will briefly indicate that an ippon has been scored.<\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Scoreboards<\/strong> normally also show the number of penalties imposed on each player, and sometimes the number of medical visits for each. \u00a0Only two (2) “medical” attentions are allowed for each competitor during a match\u2014most often for minor bleeds.<\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The E<\/em><\/strong>mpire <\/em><\/strong>S<\/em><\/strong>tate Sports Council<\/em><\/strong> is pleased to announce Judo<\/strong> as an Official Sport of the 2013 Liberty Games!\u00a0<\/strong> If you are interested, and wish to compete for the State Title, you may now Register online by going to our website designed just for the games @ www.TheLibertyGames.com<\/a><\/strong>; in fact, if you Register early you can qualify for special prizes (see Below).<\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Because<\/strong> the Liberty Games<\/strong> are built around the concept of T-E-A-M<\/strong> (Together Everyone Achieves More), we would like to make a spot in each of the articles written, that will announce the arrival of each Sport, to impress upon you the importance of each of the individual Sport\u2019s Chairs,<\/strong> as they are critical in the effort to Bring Back the Games!<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0 The Judo Sport\u2019s Chair<\/strong> is Jason Morris<\/a><\/strong>.\u00a0 When asked about Judo being part of the Liberty Games<\/strong> Jason responded saying, \u201cJudo is one of the most dynamic sports in the Olympic Games<\/strong>.\u00a0\u00a0 It is fantastic that Judo will be a part of the Liberty Games<\/strong>.\u201d \u00a0He adds, \u201c\u2026come check it out for yourself!\u201d\u00a0 This will be easy to do, as Judo will Kick Off<\/strong> the Liberty Games<\/strong> with a Special Competition<\/strong> on Saturday, July 13th<\/sup><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The E<\/em><\/strong>mpire <\/em><\/strong>S<\/em><\/strong>tate Sports Council<\/em><\/strong> is very excited to have Jason Morris<\/a><\/strong> on our TEAM<\/strong>, and we hope you will enjoy taking part in the upcoming competition.\u00a0 Moreover, we are so excited that we are offering the following promotion.\u00a0 Be one of the first to purchase the Official Liberty Games Sportswear,<\/strong> as the E<\/em><\/strong>mpire <\/em><\/strong>S<\/em><\/strong>tate Sports Council<\/em><\/strong> will hold a drawing of the first 100 Athletes<\/strong>, in each sport, that purchase Liberty Games Sportswear<\/strong>, and the selected Athlete will receive a Gift Card<\/strong> to a local restaurant for $10!<\/strong>\u00a0 In addition, the winners from each sport will be placed into a larger drawing, which will be made at the Opening Ceremonies<\/strong> of the Liberty Games<\/strong>, and the winner will receive a Free Apple iPod.<\/strong>\u00a0 The runner-up will receive a $50 Gift Certificate<\/strong> from Dick\u2019s Sporting Goods<\/strong>.\u00a0 Don\u2019t wait, be one of the first 100 athletes<\/strong> in your sport to purchase Official Liberty Games Sportswear<\/strong>, and you can be a winner today!<\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 In the meantime<\/strong>, be sure to Like Us<\/strong><\/em> on Facebook<\/strong>, as we look forward to making so many new friends.\u00a0 If you are in a position to do so, we would certainly appreciate your support of the 2013 Liberty Games<\/strong>.\u00a0 Please take just a minute right now to click the DONATE NOW<\/span><\/strong> button at the top of the page and make a contribution of any amount, or better yet, join us as an ES Sports Member by clicking the BECOME A MEMBER<\/strong><\/span> button.\u00a0 For only $3 per month you will have access to an enormous amount of benefits and discounts, that will make being an ES Sports Member one of your wisest moves of the year.\u00a0\u00a0The E<\/em><\/strong>mpire <\/em><\/strong>S<\/em><\/strong>tate Sports Council <\/em><\/strong>would greatly appreciate it!<\/p>\n

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