Judo term

Uwagi: Judo Meaning

Pronunciation
oo-wah-ghee
Meaning
Jacket

In Judo

Uwagi is the jacket of the judogi. Its lapels and sleeves provide the usual fabric points for kumi-kata.

How to recognize it

Recognize uwagi when an instruction concerns the jacket front, lapel, sleeve, or putting the upper part of the uniform in order.

Quick check

Which part of the judogi has lapels and sleeves?

Reveal answer

The uwagi jacket.

Keep it distinct

Jacket versus trousers

is the upper jacket. are the trousers below the belt.

Lessons that teach this