Sacrifice Throws (Sutemi-waza)
Sacrifice throws (sutemi-waza, 捨身技, "sacrifice technique") involve putting oneself in a potentially disadvantageous position, such as on the ground, in order to execute a throw.
Techniques (9)
Harai Makikomi
Sweeping wraparound: a side sacrifice throw (yoko-sutemi-waza) that begins as harai-goshi (sweeping…
View DetailsHikikomi Gaeshi
Hikikomi Gaeshi is a sacrifice throw where the thrower pulls the opponent forcefully downward while…
View DetailsKani Basami (Scissor takedown)
A leg-scissoring sacrifice throw (yoko-sutemi-waza), 'crab scissors,' in which tori drops beside a …
View DetailsKawazu Gake
A leg-entanglement sacrifice throw (yoko-sutemi-waza) in which tori coils one leg around the oppone…
View DetailsShoulder Crunch Sumi Gaeshi
A sumi-gaeshi-style sacrifice sweep from Butterfly Guard, popularized by Gordon Ryan (ADCC 2019). S…
View DetailsSukui Nage
A scooping throw where the attacker drops their level, scoops both of the opponent's legs with thei…
View DetailsTama Guruma
A side sacrifice throw (yoko-sutemi-waza) similar in entry to Kata Guruma — tori lifts uke across t…
View DetailsVictor's Roll
A single leg defense popularized by Garry Tonon, built on the standard whizzer/overhook stage of si…
View DetailsYoko Wakare
Yoko wakare (横分) is one of the original 40 throws of Judo as developed by Jigoro Kano. It belongs t…
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