Judo Techniques
Throws, foot sweeps, sacrifice throws and groundwork. Grip, kuzushi and entry matter more than raw power.
48 techniques in 4 categories
Categories
Throws
Hip, shoulder and leg throws from standing. Break the balance first, the throw follows.
19 techniques
Foot Sweeps
Ashi waza: catch the foot as the weight lands on it. Timing beats strength every time.
6 techniques
Sacrifice Throws
Sutemi waza and drop entries: give up your own base to take theirs. High reward, so commit fully.
10 techniques
Groundwork
Pins, chokes and armlocks on the mat. The classical names behind a lot of what Jiu-Jitsu calls its own.
13 techniques
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Uchi Mata
Inner-thigh throw, one of judo's signature techniques. Load the opponent onto your supporting leg and sweep their inner thigh upward.
AllTakedownSeoi Nage
Shoulder throw that loads the opponent onto your back and projects them forward.
AllTakedownOsoto Gari
Major outer reap, break balance to the rear corner and reap the opponent's supporting leg.
AllTakedownKouchi Gari
Minor inner reap, clip the opponent's near foot while breaking balance backward.
AllTakedownKesa Gatame
Judo-style scarf hold from the side. Wrap head and arm, sit on hip, pin heavy.
White+ControlOuchi Gari
Inner reap to the opponent's near leg. Simple, effective, and chains into other throws.
White+TakedownO Goshi
Major hip throw, the foundational judo throw.
White+TakedownYoko Shiho Gatame
Side control pin (judo terminology).
White+ControlTate Shiho Gatame
Mount pin (judo terminology).
White+ControlKami Shiho Gatame
North-south pin (judo terminology).
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