Techniques
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Crossface
A control technique where the attacker places their forearm across the opponent's face/neck, typically from the side, t…
Daki Wakare
Daki-wakare is a sacrifice throw executed by embracing uke's torso from behind or above, then rotating to the side whil…
Funk Roll
A wrestling single leg defense popularized by collegiate coach Cary Kolat. Used once the opponent has secured a head-in…
Funk Roll to Seagirt
A documented follow-up to the Funk Roll, used when the opponent counters by stepping over to the same side as the leg t…
Koshi Guruma
A hip throw where the attacker wraps their arm around the opponent's neck/head while turning their hip into the opponen…
Snap Down
A technique where the attacker grabs the opponent's head/neck and pulls it down forcefully while they sprawl or step ba…
Spladle
A counter and pinning move to the Single Leg. When the opponent shoots in and secures a leg, the defender drops their w…
Sprawl
A defensive technique used to counter takedown attempts, particularly shots to the legs. The defender quickly shoots th…
Sukui Nage
A scooping throw where the attacker drops their level, scoops both of the opponent's legs with their arms, and drives b…
Sumi Gaeshi
A sacrifice technique where tori falls backwards while lifting and pulling uke forward and to the side.
Tama Guruma
A side sacrifice throw (yoko-sutemi-waza) similar in entry to Kata Guruma — tori lifts uke across the shoulders/upper b…
Tani Otoshi
A side sacrifice technique often used as a counter where tori drops beside uke while blocking their legs.
Tawara Gaeshi
Tawara-gaeshi is a defensive sacrifice throw used when an opponent commits forward and downward — typically into a bear…
Tomoe Nage
A sacrifice technique where tori falls onto their back and places a foot on uke's abdomen to throw them overhead.
Uki Waza
Uki Waza is a side sacrifice throwing technique in Judo where the tori (executor) drops to their side to unbalance and …
Ura Nage (Supplex)
A rear throw where the attacker lifts and throws the opponent backwards over their head or shoulder. Executed by gettin…
Yagura Nage (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.