Judo term
Yuko: Judo Meaning
- Pronunciation
- yoo-koh
- Meaning
- Small score
In Judo
Yuko is the smaller score used in this curriculum's scoring model. It covers partial landings or shorter hold-downs and does not combine into waza-ari or ippon.
How to recognize it
Recognize yuko as the smaller score in the curriculum's taught signals, shown with the arm pointing diagonally downward to the side.
Quick check
Do several yuko combine into a higher score in this curriculum model?
Reveal answer
No. They never combine into waza-ari or ippon.
Keep it distinct
Small score versus accumulating score
Several can be recorded, but in this curriculum model they never become or .
Lessons that teach this
Osaekomi Scoring
Learn when a hold-down counts and how the timing scores.
Additional Scoring
Learn additional scoring outcomes in Judo.
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.
Review
Review the referee signals and the throw scoring criteria.