Judoka Vs Wrestler: Why the Leg Grab Ban Changes Everything HIDDEN PATTERN

Why did judo ban leg grabs? And what happens when a judoka faces a wrestler under different rulebooks? Eight dojo elders settle it, round by round. One hand on one leg is a penalty in international judo and a winning takedown in freestyle wrestling. In this video we break down what the IJF leg grab ban actually says, why it was introduced, how a wrestler sees the same mat, and why the debate is still open, even in Japan. ❓ QUESTIONS ANSWERED IN THIS VIDEO Are leg grabs allowed in judo? Under the IJF rules announced for the 2025–2028 cycle, no: they are penalized with a shido. Why did judo restrict leg grabs, and when did it start? What is morote-gari, and why does it matter in this debate? Why are leg attacks legal in freestyle wrestling but forbidden in Greco-Roman? Can a wrestler beat a judoka? It depends on the rulebook. We test three. Why did the All Japan Judo Federation and the Kodokan reopen the door to leg grabs at the All Japan Championships?