Budo Nord Cup competition categories and rules

The Budo Nord Cup organizes judo competitions across various categories based on age, weight, and skill level. Detailed information for each category is provided below:

Belt grade Requirement:

Participants in all categories must hold a minimum grade of 4 kyu. (orange)

Match Duration and Rules:

• U15 Matches: 3 minutes match time with no limit golden score.
• U18, U21, and Senior Matches: 4 minutes match time with no limit golden score.

Categories for Under 15:

Boys Under 15 (BU15): For boys under 15 years old up to the year they turn 14, with weight divisions as follows: -34kg, -38kg, -42kg, -46kg, -50kg, -55kg, -60kg, and +60kg.

Girls Under 15 (GU15): For girls under 15 years old up to the year they turn 14, with weight divisions as follows: -32kg, -36kg, -40kg, -44kg, -48kg, -52kg, -57kg, -63kg, and +63kg.

Special note and rules for U15:

• Judokas who is final year U13 may enter the U15 category, based on a general exemption by Sweden Judo.
• Shime waza (chokeholds) and Kansetsu waza (armbars) are not allowed in the U15 categories to ensure the safety and well-being of young judokas.

Categories for Under 18:

Boys Under 18 (BU18): For boys under 18 years old up to the year they turn 17, with weight divisions as follows: -46kg, -50kg, -55kg, -60kg, -66kg, -73kg, -81kg, -90kg, and +90kg.

Girls Under 18 (GU18): For girls under 18 years old up to the year they turn 17, with weight divisions as follows: -40kg, -44kg, -48kg, -52kg, -57kg, -63kg, -70kg, and +70kg.

Categories for Seniors:

Senior Men: Open to men aged 17 years or older, with weight divisions as follows: -60kg, -66kg, -73kg, -81kg, -90kg, -100kg, and +100kg.

Senior Women: Open to women aged 17 years or older, Weight divisions: -48kg, -52kg, -57kg, -63kg, -70kg, -78kg, and +78kg.