Transitional Phase
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 (20)
Crossface
A control technique where the attacker places their forearm across the opponent's face/neck, typica…
View DetailsDaki Wakare
Daki-wakare is a sacrifice throw executed by embracing uke's torso from behind or above, then rotat…
View DetailsFunk Roll
A wrestling single leg defense popularized by collegiate coach Cary Kolat. Used once the opponent h…
View DetailsFunk Roll to Seagirt
A documented follow-up to the Funk Roll, used when the opponent counters by stepping over to the sa…
View DetailsKoshi Guruma
A hip throw where the attacker wraps their arm around the opponent's neck/head while turning their …
View DetailsSnap Down
A technique where the attacker grabs the opponent's head/neck and pulls it down forcefully while th…
Spladle
A counter and pinning move to the Single Leg. When the opponent shoots in and secures a leg, the de…
View DetailsSprawl
A defensive technique used to counter takedown attempts, particularly shots to the legs. The defend…
View DetailsSukui Nage
A scooping throw where the attacker drops their level, scoops both of the opponent's legs with thei…
Sumi Gaeshi
A sacrifice technique where tori falls backwards while lifting and pulling uke forward and to the s…
View DetailsTama Guruma
A side sacrifice throw (yoko-sutemi-waza) similar in entry to Kata Guruma — tori lifts uke across t…
View DetailsTani Otoshi
A side sacrifice technique often used as a counter where tori drops beside uke while blocking their…
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