Waza-ari

技あり

Second highest score in Judo and Karate (two Waza-ari combine to equal an Ippon victory).

Quick Facts

CategoryConcept / Principle

Pronunciation/[wah-zah ah-ree]/

Alternative NamesHalf point, Near-ippon score

Definition

Waza-ari ('there is technique') is awarded in Judo when a throw lacks one element of a full Ippon (e.g., landing partially on the side rather than flat on the back). Scoring two Waza-ari in one bout yields Waza-ari-awasete-ippon (combined victory).

Related Terms

Shiai試合

Official competitive match governed by formal rules and referee scoring.

Ippon一本

Highest score achievable in Judo and Karate resulting in an immediate match victory.

Associated Martial Arts

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