The shape of Judo playground is a square platform. It remains covered with 50 pieces of jute or canvas of 3 feet by 6 feet (1 × 2 mts) each. Colour of the mat used is green. Maximum size of the playfield is 16 × 16 mts and minimum 14 × 14 mts. It is divided into two zones and the part dividing it is known as the Danger zone and its adjoining area is known as Contest area which is 10 × 10 mts. maximum and 8 × 8 mts. minimum.
