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Kaiten nage (rotary throw). The principle of the technique is as follows: you take the lead arm of your attacker and lead it in a large circle perpendicular to the floor (this is where the “wheel” part comes in). This lead forces your uke to fall forward and down. As the arm starts to swing [...]

Kani basami (crab scissors) is a widely practiced technique even if it is banned in Judo competition now.  It’s classified as a side sacrifice throw (yoko sutemi waza) and it’is not only available to learn from Judo instructors, but also some Kung-fu, some Karate, some Sambo schools.

The leg sweep or foot sweep in Karate is called Ashi Barai. Its primary target is usually just above the ankle but below the knee. This sweeping kick can be delivered with power using your shin as the weapon or by using the sole of your foot. This is one of the difficult kicks in [...]

Kata ashi dori (single leg hold drop) is a Judo technique now banned in competitions. Uke is unbalanced to the right side back, his right leg slightly in front. Tori puts his right foot forward and on the outside of Uke’s right foot and advances his left foot abreast of Uke’s left foot. The lines [...]

Kata guruma (shoulder wheel) is one of the traditional forty throws of Judo as developed by Jigoro Kano, is detailed in Kano’s writings as borrowed from a book on western wrestling. Kata guruma belongs to the third group of the traditional throwing list in the Gokyo no waza of the Kodokan Judo. It is also [...]

Kawazu gake (one leg entaglement) is a Leg Entanglement Throw in Judo that targets an opponent’s leg. 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. It is also one of the four forbidden techniques, [...]

Shota Khabarelli, a georgian judoka, was known for his outstanding pickup which was named after him. To execute the pick up Khabarelli would use a behind the back grip with one hand holding onto his opponents belt and with the other hand he would grip his opponents gi trouser near the knee. With this grip he would get in [...]

Kibisu gaeshi (heel trip reversal) is a single leg takedown adopted later by the Kodokan into their Shinmeisho No Waza (newly accepted techniques) list. It is categorized as a hand technique, Te-waza. In the technique, Kibisu-gaeshi, Tori lowers his body and grabs Uke’s heel from the inside or outside with one hand and sweeps Uke down [...]

Ko soto gake (small outside hook) is one of the original 40 throws of Judo as developed by Jigoro Kano. It belongs to the third group, Sankyo, of the traditional 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 [...]

Ko Soto Gari (minor outer reaping) does not really have a right or a left handed version, mereley the best opportunity to throw your opponent, and usually as a counter as your opponent attacks you at a 90 degree angle. If attacking your opponents left leg on a stationary partner, step with your left leg [...]

Ko uchi gari (minor inner reaping), is one of the original 40 throws of Judo as developed by Jigoro Kano. It belongs to the second group, Dai Nikyo, of the traditional throwing list, Gokyo (no waza), of Kodokan Judo. It is also part of the current 67 Throws of Kodokan Judo. It is classified as [...]

Ko uchi makikomi (small inner wrap-around) is a Judo sacrifice technique now banned in IJF competition. It is a follow up attack to ko uchi gari. Tori advances his left leg and places the sole of his right foot behind Uke’s right heel. At the same time Tori’s right hand leaves Uke’s lapel and shoots over [...]

Classic ippon seoi nage and special variation by Toshihiko Koga, one of the most innovative and exciting fighters the world has ever seen. What sets him apart from other competitors is the amazing range of throws that he invented which have since become accepted as part of modern judo.

Classic sode tsurikomi goshi and special variation by Toshihiko Koga, one of the most innovative and exciting fighters the world has ever seen. What sets him apart from other competitors is the amazing range of throws that he invented which have since become accepted as part of modern judo.

Classic tani otoshi and special variation by Toshihiko Koga, one of the most innovative and exciting fighters the world has ever seen. What sets him apart from other competitors is the amazing range of throws that he invented which have since become accepted as part of modern judo.

Classic tomoe nage and yoko tomoe nage special variation by Toshihiko Koga, one of the most innovative and exciting fighters the world has ever seen. What sets him apart from other competitors is the amazing range of throws that he invented which have since become accepted as part of modern judo.

Classic ura nage and special variation by Toshihiko Koga, one of the most innovative and exciting fighters the world has ever seen. What sets him apart from other competitors is the amazing range of throws that he invented which have since become accepted as part of modern judo.

Ko uchi makikomi is a special variation of ko uchi gari. Toshihiko Koga developed a strong version of this technique, now banned in Judo competitions. Koga is one of the most innovative and exciting fighters the world has ever seen. What sets him apart from other competitors is the amazing range of throws that he invented [...]