Winning
by yielding
Follow it. On the road and tatami
Driving and judo may seem worlds apart, but they share more in common than you’d think. Both demand calm under pressure, keen awareness of your surroundings, and the ability to respond — not react. The principles of judo guide me daily — on the tatami and beyond.
Hidayat Heydarov
Follow it.
On the road
and tatami
Rei-gi [ˈreɪˌɡi], Son-kei [soʊnˈkeɪ]
Means — «Respect, friendship, politeness»
Means — «Respect, friendship, politeness»
Rei-gi
son-kei
son-kei
Respect
Blink two or three times with your hazard light to say «Thank you» or «Sorry». The meaning depends on the situation.
This is similar to bowing and being a true judoka. Every fight, no matter how tough, will start and end with bowing and showing respect and politeness.
This is similar to bowing and being a true judoka. Every fight, no matter how tough, will start and end with bowing and showing respect and politeness.
Friendship
Remember that large trucks and buses on the highway, with their elevated view of the road ahead, can use their turn signals to communicate with drivers behind them to say:
— There’s an obstacle ahead, don’t rush
— The road is clear, it’s safe to pass.
— There’s an obstacle ahead, don’t rush
— The road is clear, it’s safe to pass.
Politeness
If another driver flashes his high beams at you for an extended time, it may be a signal that there’s something wrong with your vehicle.
It’s best to pull over safely and check your car. Alternatively, it could simply mean you forgot to switch off your own high beams.
It’s best to pull over safely and check your car. Alternatively, it could simply mean you forgot to switch off your own high beams.
Yû-ki [ˈjuːki], Mei-yo [ˈmeɪjoʊ]
Means — «Courage, empathy»
Means — «Courage, empathy»
Yû-ki
mei-yo
mei-yo
Courage
When you yield to an ambulance, a police car, or a fire truck, you’re not just following the rules — you’re showing appreciation for those who, in that very moment, are acting with extraordinary courage.
Empathy
The human truth is simple: you’ll never know who needs that help.
Giving way is a small act with a big heart: empathy, responsibility, and basic human decency at work.
Giving way is a small act with a big heart: empathy, responsibility, and basic human decency at work.
Sei-Jitsu [ˌseɪˈdʒɪtsu], Ji-sei [ˈdʒiːˌseɪ]
Means — «Sincerity, honor, support»
Means — «Sincerity, honor, support»
Sei-Jitsu
ji-sei
ji-sei
Control
Sometimes people lose their temper — another driver might honk aggressively, or
a passenger may act rudely. It’s important to stay calm and not react emotionally.
Like in judo, use the energy of the moment to stay balanced and centered.
support
Partner Drivers are never alone!
If a passenger behaves inappropriately,
you have support. Use the Conflict Button in the Safety Center — any misunderstanding or issue can be resolved calmly and fairly.
How to stay
calm like
a Judo master?
calm like
a Judo master?
How to stay calm
like aJudo master? Self-Regulation
Technique
like aJudo master? Self-Regulation
Technique
1
Breathe deeply and slowly.
2
Scan your body from head to toe, noticing areas of greatest tension — these are often your mouth, lips, jaw, neck, the back of the head, shoulders, or abdomen.
3
On an inhale, deliberately tense these areas even more — to the point of slight muscle tremble.
4
Stay with that feeling of tension for a moment.
5
Then, on an exhale, release the tension suddenly and completely.
6
Repeat this process several times.
Join the contest
and take a chance
to win
and take a chance
to win
Red-and-white belt from «Yango Ride
x Azerbaijan Judo Federation» and
ofline training with Hidayat Heydarov
x Azerbaijan Judo Federation» and
ofline training with Hidayat Heydarov
Now we are
the team!
the team!
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TRANSPORT SERVICES L.L.C
Yango est un service d’information et non un service de transport ou de taxi. Les services de transport sont assurés par des tiers. Toutes les déclarations affichées le sont à titre informatif uniquement et ne constituent pas une offre ou une promesse. Lorsqu’un badge correspondant est présent, les dispositions ci-dessous s’appliquent: App Store est une marque d’Apple Inc. déposée aux États-Unis et dans d’autres pays. Google Play et le logo Google Play sont des marques déposées de Google LLC.
Fri Oct 10 2025 11:45:32 GMT+0300 (Moscow Standard Time)