Decision 4

Landing simultaneously on 2 elbows or hands, towards the back, is waza-ari for tori and shido for uke.

It is a matter of safety and education for the young judoka who are inspired by our champions.

If uke uses the elbows/hands to avoid the throw he/she will receive a shido.

When we teach ukemi to children, we don't show them to use the elbows/hands to avoid falling, because this is dangerous.

Therefore, it is not ethical to allow competitors to use their elbows/hands in competition; they are role models for our youth.

Waza-ari

• Landing on both elbows or two arms, simultaneously, is considered valid and should be evaluated with waza-ari for tori and shido for uke.

• Landing on one elbow, on the bottom or the knee with immediately continuation on the back will be waza-ari for tori and shido for uke.

• Landing on one elbow and one hand is considered valid and should be evaluated with waza-ari for tori and shido for uke.