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Matte

Judo term

Matte

Pronunciation: mah-teh
Meaning: Stop or wait

In Judo

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

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Commands & Calls

Words you hear at the start and end of training.

Quick check

What should you do immediately when you hear matte?

Reveal answer

Stop, make space, and wait for the next instruction.

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