Understanding Judo Rules

What is the primary objective in a Judo match?

• To avoid penalties

• To score the most points

• To throw the opponent onto their back

• To pin the opponent for 10 seconds

Which of the following is NOT a way to score an Ippon?

• Forcing a submission by armlock

• Throwing the opponent onto their back

• Landing a throw that rolls the opponent onto their side

• Holding the opponent's torso down for 20 seconds

What is a Waza-Ari in Judo?

• A penalty for negative gripping

• A powerful throw that ends the match

• A less powerful throw than an Ippon

• A type of submission hold

What happens if a judoka receives three Shido penalties?

• They win the match

• They receive a Waza-Ari

• They are disqualified

• They get an extra point

In a Judo tournament, what happens to the loser of a match?

• They advance to the next round

• They are eliminated

• They receive a consolation match

• They get a second chance