Judo term
Waza-ari: Judo Meaning
- Pronunciation
- wah-zah-ah-ree
- Meaning
- Almost ippon
In Judo
Waza-ari is a major score that falls short of ippon. In this curriculum's model, a second waza-ari combines with the first to end the match as waza-ari awasete ippon.
How to recognize it
Recognize waza-ari from the call or from the referee raising an arm sideways to shoulder height in the taught signal set.
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.
Keep it distinct
Major score versus full score
is not a full score by itself. is the full score, and two waza-ari become .
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.