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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 (17)

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 Gake

Yoko-gake is a sacrifice throw in which tori hooks uke's advancing foot from the outside, rotates 9…

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Yoko Guruma

Yoko-guruma is a sacrifice counter executed when uke commits to a forward-loading throw (typically …

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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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Yoku Guruma

Yoko-guruma is a sacrifice counter executed when uke commits to a forward-loading throw (typically …

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