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Ukemi & Entries

Techniques that facilitate movement between standing and ground. Ukemi (受身) refers to the "art of falling" or breakfalls in Japanese martial arts, while Entries refers to the initial movements used to enter into ground positions.

Techniques (12)

Crossface

A control technique where the attacker places their forearm across the opponent's face/neck, typica…

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Koshi Guruma

A hip throw where the attacker wraps their arm around the opponent's neck/head while turning their …

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Snap Down

A technique where the attacker grabs the opponent's head/neck and pulls it down forcefully while th…

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Sprawl

A defensive technique used to counter takedown attempts, particularly shots to the legs. The defend…

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Sukui Nage

A scooping throw where the attacker drops their level, scoops both of the opponent's legs with thei…

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Sumi Gaeshi

A sacrifice technique where tori falls backwards while lifting and pulling uke forward and to the s…

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Tani Otoshi

A side sacrifice technique often used as a counter where tori drops beside uke while blocking their…

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Tomoe Nage

A sacrifice technique where tori falls onto their back and places a foot on uke's abdomen to throw …

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Uki Waza

Uki Waza is a side sacrifice throwing technique in Judo where the tori (executor) drops to their si…

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Ura Nage (Supplex)

A rear throw where the attacker lifts and throws the opponent backwards over their head or shoulder…

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Yagura Naga (Front Uchi Mata)

A forward throwing technique where the attacker grabs the opponent's leg (typically with both hands…

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Yoko Otoshi

A side sacrifice technique where tori drops to their side while throwing uke in the same direction.

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