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Hane makikomi (spring wrap-around) is one of the original 40 throws of Judo as developed by Jigoro Kano. It belongs to the fourth group, Yonkyo, of the raditional throwing list, Gokyo (no waza), of Kodokan Judo. It is also part of the current 67 Throws of Kodokan Judo. It is classified as a side sacrifice [...]

Harai goshi (sweeping hip) is one of the original 40 throws of Judo as developed by Kano Jigoro. It belongs to the second group of the traditional throwing list in the Gokyo no waza of the Kodokan Judo. It is also part of the current 67 Throws of Kodokan Judo, and classified as a hip technique [...]

Harai Makikomi is a side sacrifice in judo. It is one of the techniques adopted later by the Kodokan into their Shinmeisho No Waza (newly accepted techniques) list. It is categorized as a side sacrifice technique, yoko sutemi. [1] Makikomi, often seen written as maki-komi (though seen as makikomi by the Kodokan) is a winding [...]

In Harai tsurikomi ashi (sweeping lift-pull ankle) Tori drives through the uke – uke moving backwards. As the uke steps backwards, tori’s foot sweeps the uke’s leg further and backwards. The ‘tsurikomi’ part of this technique refers to the tsurite grip lifting your uki, as the ‘ashi’ part refers to the step of the uke [...]

Hikikomi Gaeshi also known as pulling-in counter, is one of the preserved throwing techniques of japanese Jujutsu. It belonged to the fourth group, Yonkyo, of the 1895 Gokyo no Waza lists of Judo. It is categorized as a front sacrifice technique, Ma-sutemi. [From Wikipedia]

Hiza-guruma (knee wheel) can be the stumbling block of many Judoka. This, caught right, on the move is a relatively simple technique. However, many struggle with this technique, due to an expectation that the leg will some how miraculously throw the uke. Whilst Hiza-guruma is an ashi-waza, it relies on a great deal of work [...]

Nage no kata is the throwing techniques form of Hontai Yōshin-ryū Jujutsu, a traditional (koryū) school of Japanese martial arts founded c.1660, by Takagi Shigetoshi. [From Wikipedia. Original page is here]

Learn tips on doing this advanced Judo technique (sode tsurikomi goshi) in this free martial arts video from master Judo instructor Richard Acuna.

Learn how to do a variation of the fireman’s carry in Judo (kata guruma) in this free martial arts video from master Judo instructor Richard Acuna.

Learn how to do a Georgia combo with expert tips and advice on Russian martial arts in this free training video on doing sambo martial arts. Expert: Stephen R. Koepfer

Learn how to do a hook to the side throw (ko soto gake) in this free martial arts video from master Judo instructor Richard Acuna.

Learn how to do a strike throw move (hook punch combined with a sacrificei throw) with expert tips and advice on Russian martial arts in this free training video on techniques and tips for doing sambo martial arts. Expert: Stephen R. Koepfer

Learn how to do sweeps (de ashi barai) with this online Judo lesson for beginners in this free martial arts video from master Judo instructor Richard Acuna.

Learn how to do more throws starting from ippon seoi nage with expert tips and advice on Russian martial arts in this free training video on doing sambo martial arts. Expert: Stephen R. Koepfer

Ippon seoi nage (one point back carry throw) is variation of Seoi nage a shoulder throw, one of the traditional forty throws of Judo as developed by Jigoro Kano. It belongs to the first group of the traditional throwing list, Gokyo (no waza), of Kodokan Judo. It is also part of the current 67 Throws [...]

Irimi nage (entering throw) is an Aikido technique where the defender enters linearly behind the attacker, gains the initiative and seizes him by the collar or neck with one hand while entering under the chin with the other arm and then downward to execute the throw. The “Irimi” concept involves entering deeply around or behind [...]

On the Importance of Ukemi by Jigoro Kano Nowadays one does not see the same clear-cut technique as one used to do. All adopt a very stiff and defensive style and they appear to be entirely preoccupied with the idea of winning their contest, without any sign of aspiring to higher accomplishment. One who aims [...]

Juji nage (cross throw) is an Aikido/Jujutsu technique where you throw your opponent crossing his arms.