3. To make an action designed to give the impression of an attack but which clearly shows that there was no intent to throw

the opponent. (FALSE ATTACK)
4. To stand, both feet completely within the danger zone UNLESS - beginning an attack, executing an attack, countering the

opponent's attack or defending against the opponent's attack. (Generally more than 5 seconds)
5. In a standing position, to continually hold the opponent's sleeve end(s) for a defensive purpose (3-5 seconds without

attacking.) or to grasp by "screwing up" the sleeve.
6. In a standing position, to continually keep the opponent's fingers of one or both hands interlocked, in order to prevent

action in the contest. (3-5 seconds without attacking.)
7. To intentionally disarrange his own judogi or to untie or retie the belt or the trousers without the referee's permission.
8. To pull the opponent down in order to start Ne-waza unless in accordance with Article 16.

9. To insert a finger or fingers inside the opponent's sleeve or bottom of his trousers, or to grasp by "screwing up" his sleeve.
10. In a standing position to take any grip other than a "normal" grip without attacking. (3-5 seconds without attacking.)

11. In a standing position, after Kumi-kata has been established, not to make any attacking moves. (See Appendix

NON-COMBATIVITY)
12. 'Pistol' grip. The holding of the bottom or top edge of the sleeve end between the thumb and the fingers known as

"pistol grip".

13. 'Pocket' grip. Holding the bottom edge of the sleeve end by folding the sleeve end over. (A.k.a. Cat’s Paw Grip.)

14. From a standing position, to take hold of the opponent's foot/feet, leg(s) or trouser leg(s) with the hand(s), unless

simultaneously attempting a throwing technique.

15. To encircle the end of the belt or jacket around any part of the opponent's body.

16. To take the judogi in the mouth. (either his own or his opponent's).

17. To put a hand, arm, foot or leg directly on the opponent's face.

(See Article 9 - "Exceptions")

23. To bend back the opponent's finger(s) in order to break his grip.

direction as the opponent and falling backwards onto him (Kawazu-gake).

25. To apply kansetsu-waza anywhere other than to the elbow joint.

26.. To lift off the mat an opponent who is lying on the mat and to drive him back onto the mat.

27. To reap the opponents supporting leg from the inside when the opponent is applying a technique such as harai-goshi etc.

28. To disregard the referee's instructions.

29. To make unnecessary calls, remarks or gestures derogatory to the opponent or referee during the contest.

To make any action which may endanger or injure the opponent especially the opponent's neck or spinal vertebrae, or

may be against the spirit of Judo. (Ex. Kani-basami).

31. To fall directly to the mat while applying or attempting to apply techniques such as waki-gatame.

To "dive" head first, onto the mat by bending forward and downward while performing or attempting to perform

techniques such as uchi-mata, harai-goshi, etc.
33. To intentionally fall backwards when the other contestant is clinging to his back and when either contestant has control of

the other's movement.(Kata Guruma standing or on the knees and falling directly backwards).
34. To wear a hard or metallic object (covered or not).

Provided by Richard Celotto August 2004