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Judo term

Waza-ari

Pronunciation
wah-zah-ah-ree
Meaning
Almost ippon

In Judo

Waza-ari is a major score that is not quite ippon. Two waza-ari scores combine to end the match.

Lessons that teach this

  • Osaekomi ScoringLearn when a hold-down counts and how the timing scores.
  • Scoring ConceptsLearn how Judo actions can score.
  • Additional ScoringLearn additional scoring outcomes in Judo.

Scoring & Competition

Words heard around a match.

Quick check

What happens when a judoka earns a second waza-ari in this curriculum model?

Reveal answer

The two waza-ari combine into a match-ending ippon.

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