Daki wakare (hug separation) is a old Jujutsu/Judo throw classified as a sacrifice throwing technique. This throw is done with Uke on all fours, with his back to you and is about to rise. Tori aproaches quickly from the rear and wraps his arms around Uke’s trunk, holding high on Uke’s right lapel with... more »
The Go no sen no kata is a judo kata that focuses on counter-attacks to throwing techniques. It is not an officially recognized kata of judo, but its importance is attested to by its inclusion in Kawaishi’s The complete seven katas of judo. Writing in the early post-war period, Kawaishi described the kata as... more »
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... more »
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... more »
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... more »
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.... more »
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... more »
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... more »
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... more »
Nage no kata (throwing techniques kata) is a throwing kata in judo. The kata is composed of 3 techniques from each of the five throw groups in judo: hand techniques (te waza), hip techniques (goshi waza), foot techniques (ashi waza), rear sacrifice techniques (ma sutemi waza) and side sacrifice techniques (yoko sutemi waza). Each... more »
This kata is often known by a variety of different names, all meaning roughly the same. This kata is another kata that is not recognised by the Kodokan – but understandably so as it is a ‘reply’ to Kano’s Nage no kata. Created by Mifune, this is another kata demonstrating kaeshi waza, for all... more »
Sumi Gaeshi (corner counter) is one of the original 40 throws of Judo as developed by Jigoro Kano. It belongs to the fourth group, Dai Yonkyo, of the traditional throwing list, Gokyo-no-Nagewaza, of Kodokan Judo. It is also part of the current 67 Throws of Kodokan Judo. It is classified as a rear sacrifice... more »
Tani otoshi (valley drop) is one of the original 40 throws of Judo as developed by Kano Jigoro. It belongs to the fourth 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. It is classified as... more »
Tawara gaeshi (rice bale reversal) is one of the preserved throwing techniques of Japanese Jujutsu. It belonged to the fourth group, Dai Yonkyo, of the 1895 Gokyo no Waza lists of Judo. It is categorized as a rear sacrifice technique, Ma-sutemi. As the opponent shoots in and grabs a double leg take-down, the defender... more »
Tomoe nage (circle throw) is one of the traditional forty throws of Judo as developed by Jigaro Kano. It belongs to the third group (Sankyo) of the traditional throwing list, the traditional Gokyo (no waza), and the current 67 Throws of Kodokan Judo. This throw is categorized as a front sacrifice technique or Ma-sutemi, because... more »