Basic Judo Referee Signals

                                                                        

Ippon (full point): Opponent is thrown on the back with force, or held under control on the mat for 25 seconds.

                                                               

Waza-ari (near ippon): Throw is not completely successful, or opponent is held under control for at least 20 seconds.

                                                                    

Yuko (almost waza-ari): Throw is partially successful, or opponent is held under control for 15 to 20 seconds.

                                                                    

Osaekomi (mat hold begins): Opponent is held under control on his or her back and the time starts.

                                                                            

Matte (stop): Match is stopped temporarily and the time clock pauses.