The Japanese Judo Federation (All Japan Judo Federation) announced that in April 2025, leg takedowns will again be allowed. Many people believe this means the IJF (International Judo Federation) will soon follow suit. But what exactly does this mean? To summarize, leg attacks have been restricted for decades in Judo, meaning you could generally only sweep, throw, or trip your opponent with grips above the belt. The aim was to separate Judo from wrestling. The significance of this change is akin to the reversal of the 12-6 elbow rule in MMA recently. The Japanese Judo Federation will allow leg attacks from an attacking position. From what I interpret using Google Translate, this means that if you have already established grips, specifically a top grip (above the belt), you can attack your opponent's legs. Previous video: https://youtu.be/8gMnn3dOVpY Our socials: https://x.com/HardMMAF https://www.instagram.com/hardmmaf/ https://www.tiktok.com/@hardmmaf