Judo Terms
Shown below is a list of words that are used in the judo world along with what it means. Although they are not all literal translations, it shows what is generally accepted. If you have any other words that you would like to know, then please do send them to us at terms@katsumushi.ndo.co.uk and we shall try to find an answer for you and add it to the list.
Referee's Terms Rei Bow Hajime Begin Matte Stop Sono Mama Freeze (Stay Still) Yoshi Carry On Sore Made Finish (End) Osaekomi Holding Toketa Hold Broken Koka 3 Point Score Shido 3 Point Penalty Yuko 5 Point Score Chui 5 Point Penalty Waza Ari 7 Point Score Keikoku 7 Point Penalty Ippon 10 Point Score (Win) Waza Ari Awasete Ippon 10 Point Score (Win) (from 2 Waza Ari scores) Hansoku Make 10 Point Penalty (Disqualification) Hiki Wake Draw Hantei Decision	Technique Terms Ashi Ankle Barai / Harai Sweeping Gake Hook Goshi / Koshi Hip Garuma Wheel Hidari Left Hiza Knee Migi Right Otoshi Drop Soto Outer Uchi Inner Uki Floating Yoko Side
General Terms Dan Master (Black belt) Grades Dojo Practice (or Training) Room Joseki Platform of Honour Judogi Judo Suit Judoka Student of Judo Kyu Student (Senior) Grades Mon Student (Junior) Grades Ne Waza Grappling Techniques Obi Belt Randori Free Practice Sensi Instructor Shiai Contest Tachi Waza Standing Techniques Tatami Mats