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What are the different judo techniques?

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Asked by: Mary Petersen

They are categorized into throwing techniques (nage-waza), grappling techniques (katame-waza), body-striking techniques (atemi-waza), blocks and parries (uke-waza), receiving/breakfall techniques (ukemi), and resuscitation techniques (kappo).

What are the main types of judo techniques?

Judo techniques are divided into three major categories: nage waza (throwing techniques), katame waza (grappling techniques, and atemi waza (vital-point striking techniques).

How many judo techniques are there?

There are 100 judo techniques that makes up the Kodokan List of Judo Techniques, 68 of those are Nage-waza (judo throws) and 32 are Katame-waza (groundwork).

What is the best technique in judo?

Some of the best judo throws (most popular) are: morote seoi nage, ouchi-gari, o-goshi, osoto-gari, uke-goshi, deashi-barai, kosoto-gari, okuri-ashi and tai-otoshi. The technique(s) you specialise in are called your tokui-waza (your favourite throws).

Which techniques are banned in judo?

List of Judo Forbidden Techniques

  • Ashi Garami – Entangled Leg Lock.
  • Do Jime – Trunk Strangle, Trunk Squeeze, etc.
  • Kani Basami – Scissors Throw, Flying Scissors, Scissors Sweep, etc.
  • Kawazu Gake – One Leg Entanglement.

How many judo throw styles are there?

There are many different types of throwing techniques (nage waza) and grappling techniques (katame waza). The International Judo Federation, the parent organisation of all national federations of judo in the world, officially lists 66 different nage waza, and 29 different katame waza.

What is the most basic judo throw?

The O Soto Gari is one of the most basic throws in Judo. When executed properly, the opponent is thrown backwards on the floor. You start this throw by facing your opponent; then, when they step forward with their right foot, you pull them gently onto it.

What is a hip throw in judo called?

Ō goshi (大腰, major hip throw) is one of the original 40 throws of Judo as compiled by Jigoro Kano.

What are judo throws called?

nage-waza

They are categorized into throwing techniques (nage-waza), grappling techniques (katame-waza), body-striking techniques (atemi-waza), blocks and parries (uke-waza), receiving/breakfall techniques (ukemi), and resuscitation techniques (kappo).