– Appearance and dress of contestants: Contestants may wear whatever uniform she/he feels most comfortable in as long as it is clean, not excessively torn, and provided that no part of the outfit is perceived to threaten the safety of the contestant or her/his opponent (i.e., no rings, jewelry, sharp buttons, pins or trinkets of any kind that may cause injury). If any part of the contestant’s outfit is deemed unacceptable by the IAGLMA officials and the tournament directors, the contestant will be given a grace period of no more than five (5) minutes to change outfits or to alter the existing outfit. Any contestant who refuses to abide by an official’s directive may be disqualified from the competition at the sole discretion of the tournament directors in consultation with the chief IAGLMA officials. Footwear should only be worn in forms competition and should be acceptable martial arts footwear.

– Free sparring: Sparring equipment is mandatory in all sparring divisions. This includes headgear, mouth guard and hand and foot coverings for all competitors. Accounting for individual appropriate anatomic morphology, groin protection (specifically a ‘tuck under’ type cup/box) is required for men. Groin protection may not be worn on the outside of the uniform. A chest protector is recommended for women, however, it is not required. The hand covering must cover the knuckles. The foot gear must cover the toes and heel. It may be either foam dipped type (e.g. Century, Jhoon Rhee, Shihan, etc.) or vinyl (Tiger Claw, KP, etc.). All equipment must be in good condition or repair.

–  Appearance and dress of contestants: Regular Judo Uniform