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 )

Understanding Kodokan Judo Throwing Techniques ( Nage-waza ) , founded by Jigoro Kano in 1882, officially recognizes 68 throwing techniques ( Nage-waza ) as of April 2017 . These techniques are designed to utilize an opponent's force to unbalance and throw them to the ground. The Mechanics of a Throw Kodokan Judo Throwing Techniques

10 techniques using the hips as a fulcrum (e.g., O-goshi , Harai-goshi ). 21 techniques using the legs or feet to reap or trip (e

In these techniques, the thrower intentionally falls to the ground to use their body weight and momentum to throw the opponent. The Mechanics of a Throw 10 techniques using

Throwing techniques are broadly divided into two main categories: ( Tachi-waza ) and Sacrifice Techniques ( Sutemi-waza ). Standing Techniques ( Tachi-waza )