Judo term

Matte: Judo Meaning

In Judo

Matte pauses the action. When you hear it, stop, make space, and wait for the next instruction.

Learn the words you will hear at the start and end of training.

Review the core words and concepts from the previous lessons.

Learn the basics of groundwork and controlled practice.

Learn what hold-downs are and how they are used in Judo.

Learn the basics of Kesa-gatame and how to escape from it.

Learn the basics of Yoko-shiho-gatame and how to escape from it.

Learn the basic idea of Tate-shiho-gatame as mounted hold-down control.

Learn the basics of Kami-shiho-gatame and how to escape from it.

Review the core words and concepts from the previous lessons.

Review the Yellow Belt hold-down names and control ideas.

Learn the main words you hear during a match.

Learn the commands used to pause and resume a match on the ground.

Learn the basic idea of penalties.

Review the core words and concepts from the previous lessons.

Learn the basics of Gyaku-kesa-gatame and its relationship to Kesa-gatame.

Learn the referee hand signals for controlling the match.