Techniques
Browse every submission, sweep, escape, pass, and takedown in the library. Search by name or filter by phase, position, and mechanic.
Harai Makikomi
Sweeping wraparound: a side sacrifice throw (yoko-sutemi-waza) that begins as harai-goshi (sweeping hip), then — instea…
Hikikomi Gaeshi
Hikikomi Gaeshi is a sacrifice throw where the thrower pulls the opponent forcefully downward while falling backward on…
Kani Basami (Scissor takedown)
A leg-scissoring sacrifice throw (yoko-sutemi-waza), 'crab scissors,' in which tori drops beside a standing opponent an…
Kawazu Gake
A leg-entanglement sacrifice throw (yoko-sutemi-waza) in which tori coils one leg around the opponent's leg while contr…
Shoulder Crunch Sumi Gaeshi
A sumi-gaeshi-style sacrifice sweep from Butterfly Guard, popularized by Gordon Ryan (ADCC 2019). Set up with a same-si…
Sukui Nage
A scooping throw where the attacker drops their level, scoops both of the opponent's legs with their arms, and drives b…
Tama Guruma
A side sacrifice throw (yoko-sutemi-waza) similar in entry to Kata Guruma — tori lifts uke across the shoulders/upper b…
Victor's Roll
A single leg defense popularized by Garry Tonon, built on the standard whizzer/overhook stage of single leg defense. Wh…
Yoko Wakare
Yoko wakare (横分) is one of the original 40 throws of Judo as developed by Jigoro Kano. It belongs to the fifth group, …