Sanbon

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This has a value of three ippons, and can be reached by scoring three ippons or by scoring six waza-ari. A contestant can also score this by getting the appropriate combination of the two. When a sanbon has been scored, the referee will shout, “Yame!” and both contestants return to their standing line. The winner is announced and the bout comes to an end.

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