Techniques
Browse every submission, sweep, escape, pass, and takedown in the library. Search by name or filter by phase, position, and mechanic.
Harai Tsurikomi Ashi
A technique where tori lifts and pulls uke forward while sweeping their foot.
Hikikomi Gaeshi
Hikikomi Gaeshi is a sacrifice throw where the thrower pulls the opponent forcefully downward while falling backward on…
Hip Bump Sweep
A sweep from closed guard where the hips are elevated to shift the opponent's weight forward, allowing them to be rolle…
Hiza Guruma
A technique where tori places their foot in front of uke's knee and turns, causing uke to fall.
Japanese Necktie
Similar to D'Arce but wrap leg over opponent's back for added pressure. Instead of figure-four, grab your shin or oppon…
John Wayne Sweep
The John Wayne is a half-guard sweep where the bottom player traps one of the opponent's legs (typically via the lockdo…
Jumping Closed Guard
A guard-pull entry in which the bottom player jumps from standing and wraps both legs around the standing opponent's to…
Kami Shiho Gatame
A ground hold where tori controls uke from the top of their head, securing all four corners of uke's upper body.
Kani Basami (Scissor takedown)
A leg-scissoring sacrifice throw (yoko-sutemi-waza), 'crab scissors,' in which tori drops beside a standing opponent an…
Kata Gatame (Arm Triangle)
A fundamental technique that serves dual purposes: as a pinning technique (Osaekomi-waza) in Judo and as a blood choke …
Kata Guruma
A technique where tori lifts uke onto their shoulders in a fireman's carry position before throwing.
Kawazu Gake
A leg-entanglement sacrifice throw (yoko-sutemi-waza) in which tori coils one leg around the opponent's leg while contr…
Kesa Gatame
A ground hold where tori controls uke from the side, grabbing their arm and head in a scarf-like position.
Kimura
A fundamental shoulder lock submission that targets the shoulder joint through rotational pressure and leverage. Applie…
Knee Cut Pass
A guard pass where the passer cuts their knee across the defender's body to establish side control.
Knee Tap Takedown
A takedown technique where the attacker controls the opponent's upper body (typically with an underhook or collar tie) …
Koshi Guruma
A hip throw where the attacker wraps their arm around the opponent's neck/head while turning their hip into the opponen…
Ko Soto Gake
A technique where tori hooks the outside of uke's heel/ankle while pushing them backward.
Ko Soto Gari
A technique where tori reaps uke's heel from the outside with a small motion while pushing them backward.
Ko Uchi Gari
A technique where tori reaps the inside of uke's heel/ankle while pulling them forward and to the side.
Lapel Knot Choke
A complex choke using the opponent's own lapel wrapped around their neck before applying pressure. The practitioner man…