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HEAD DIVING [1 record]

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Record 1 2025-05-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Martial Arts
CONT

Techniques using head diving are dangerous and will be penalised with hansoku-made. Following the safety frame of judo, performing judo throws should be done without the head going directly to the tatami. The neck is not a very strong part of the body, Landing first on the head with the opponent behind puts athletes at risk and in a very dangerous situation.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Arts martiaux
DEF

Geste dangereux qui, lors d'un combat, consiste à plonger la tête en avant sur le tapis ou à contraindre son adversaire à le faire.

OBS

En compétition, le plongeon est sanctionné par une disqualification immédiate.

OBS

plongeon : désignation et définition publiées au Journal officiel de la République française le 18 avril 2025.

Spanish

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