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In these techniques, the thrower intentionally falls to the ground to use their body weight and momentum to throw the opponent.
The movement of turning in and positioning one's body to prepare for the throw. Kodokan Judo Throwing Techniques
21 techniques using the legs or feet to reap or trip (e.g., Osoto-gari , Uchi-mata ). Sacrifice Techniques ( Sutemi-waza ) In these techniques, the thrower intentionally falls to
These throws are performed while the thrower ( tori ) remains upright. They are further categorized by the primary part of the body used to execute the throw: Sacrifice Techniques ( Sutemi-waza ) These throws are
The is the fundamental syllabus of Kodokan Judo, consisting of 40 basic throws organized into five groups ( Kyo ) based on difficulty and teaching progression. Notable Techniques 1st (Dai-ikkyo) De-ashi-harai , O-goshi , Seoi-nage 2nd (Dai-nikyo) Tai-otoshi , Uchi-mata , Koshi-guruma 3rd (Dai-sankyo) Tsuri-goshi , Tomoe-nage , Kata-guruma 4th (Dai-yonkyo) Sumi-gaeshi , Tani-otoshi , Uki-otoshi 5th (Dai-gokyo) Ura-nage , Yoko-wakare , Ushiro-goshi Prohibited Techniques ( Kinshi-waza )
The final application of force to complete the throw. Primary Classifications
Certain techniques are banned in competition due to their high risk of injury, such as Kani-basami (scissors throw) and Kawazu-gake (one-leg entanglement).