IJA Referee & Coach Seminar September 2026
The Refereeing Commission held a referee & coach seminar on the 13th September with morning and
afternoon sessions both in the classroom and on the mat. Topics discussed in the morning were IJF new rules,
Yuko v No Yuko, Neck Injuries – causation & prevention, Advanced Kumi Kata & grip breaks, an overview of
Adaptive Rules and a general discussion on Matsumoto roll. The afternoon session was dedicated to the
CARE System – position & function of the referee, with a final Q & A session from the day’s observations.
Michael Power Chair of IJA Refereeing Commission noted: “We had a total of 33 attendees both on the mat and
online, with a mixture of referees, coaches and players. It was really great to see so many young judoka at the event….
the future is in good hands. A big THANK YOU to everyone who attended in person and online and a special thanks
to all the presenters. “
