Judo term
Waza-ari: Judo Meaning
- 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
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 the core words and concepts from the previous lessons.
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.