13 March 2023: Waza-ari criteria comprises landing on the upper side of the body at 90° or more to the rear of the shoulder axis, one shoulder and upper back.
We are making sure that the shoulder line lands with a minimum angle of 90°. Everything that is out of this range to the front won't get a score.
Score given because body at at 90° or more to the rear
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No score because the shoulder line is not at 90° or more to the rear
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Score given for landing on one shoulder and upper back