Judo term
Ippon: Judo Meaning
- Pronunciation
- ee-pohn
- Meaning
- Full point
In Judo
Ippon is the full score in this curriculum's match model and usually ends the match. It can result from a fully scored throw, a 20-second hold-down, a legal submission, or two waza-ari.
How to recognize it
Recognize ippon from the referee call or raised arm signal, and from the result that the match has reached its full score.
Quick check
What score usually ends the match immediately in this curriculum model?
Reveal answer
Ippon.
Keep it distinct
Full score versus major score
is the full, match-ending score in this curriculum model. is a major score that is not yet ippon on its own.
Lessons that teach this
Osaekomi Scoring
Learn when a hold-down counts and how the timing scores.
Scoring Concepts
Learn how Judo actions can score.
Additional Scoring
Learn additional scoring outcomes in Judo.
Winning a Match
Learn the basic ways a match can end.
Review
Review Yellow Shiai calls, scores, penalties, and match endings.
Score Signals
Learn the referee hand signals for scores and hold-downs.
Throw Scoring Criteria
Learn which criteria a throw must meet for Ippon, Waza-ari, or Yuko.
Waza-ari awasete Ippon
Learn the four ways two Waza-ari combine into Ippon.
Review
Review the referee signals and the throw scoring criteria.