Techniques
Browse every submission, sweep, escape, pass, and takedown in the library. Search by name or filter by phase, position, and mechanic.
Uchi Mata Gaeshi
A counter-technique against uchi-mata where tori blocks uke's attacking leg and uses their momentum to throw them.
Ude Garami
A shoulder/arm lock where tori entangles uke's arm and applies pressure against the natural direction of the joint (com…
Ude Hishigi Juji Gatame
A joint lock that hyperextends the elbow, typically applied from guard, mount, or side control.
Uki Waza
Uki Waza is a side sacrifice throwing technique in Judo where the tori (executor) drops to their side to unbalance and …
Upa Escape
An escape from mount where the defender bridges their hips to disrupt the attacker's balance and create space to recove…
Ura Nage (Supplex)
A rear throw where the attacker lifts and throws the opponent backwards over their head or shoulder. Executed by gettin…
Waiter Sweep
A sweep from X-guard where the top person is loaded onto the bottom person's foot
Worm Guard
A lapel guard developed by Keenan Cornelius where the lapel is wrapped around opponent's leg
Wrist Lock
A joint lock that applies pressure to the wrist, forcing it to bend beyond its normal range of motion.
Yagura Naga (Front Uchi Mata)
A forward throwing technique where the attacker grabs the opponent's leg (typically with both hands) and drives forward…
Yoko Gake
Yoko-gake is a sacrifice throw in which tori hooks uke's advancing foot from the outside, rotates 90 degrees perpendicu…
Yoko Guruma
Yoko-guruma is a sacrifice counter executed when uke commits to a forward-loading throw (typically a hip throw or uchi-…
Yoko Otoshi
A side sacrifice technique where tori drops to their side while throwing uke in the same direction.
Yoko Shiho Gatame
A ground hold where tori controls uke from the side, securing the four corners of uke's upper body.
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, …
Yoku Guruma
Yoko-guruma is a sacrifice counter executed when uke commits to a forward-loading throw (typically a hip throw or uchi-…
Z Guard
A half guard variation where the knee is used as a shield across the opponent's torso