Utsuri Goshi, or the changing hip throw, is one of the original 40 throws of Judo as developed by Jigoro Kano. It belongs to the fourth group, 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... more »
Waki gatame (ude hishigi waki gatame), the armpit lock, also known as Karada-gatame (Body lock) if more than just the armpit is used to apply the lock. Many variations of this technique, the above the classic version. Tori’s armpit is rested on uke’s elbow and the arm bent against the elbow. One can only assume... more »
Yama Arashi (mountain storm) is one of the preserved throwing techniques of Japanese Jujutsu. It belonged to the fifth group, Dai Gokyo, of the 1895 Gokyo no Waza lists of Judo. It is categorized as a hand throwing technique, Te-waza. Tori uses both hands to grip Uke’s right (or left) collar and right (or... more »
Yoko gake (side spoon), is one of the original 40 throws of Judo as developed by Jigoro Kano. It belongs to the fifth group, Gokyo, 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 side... more »
Yoko guruma (side wheel), is one of the original 40 throws of Judo as developed by Jigoro Kano. It belongs to the fifth group, Gokyo, 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 side... more »
Yoko otoshi (side-drop) is a relatively simple to execute sutemi waza. As a normal grip is taken, the leg on the side of the hikite slides down to the outside side of uke, as tori sits down with it. Use the drop of tori sitting down to pull uke to one side and into... more »
Yoko shio gatame (side four quarters hold) is a pinning hold used in Judo and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Tori (White) Is to the side of Uke with both knees spread wide apart. Tori has passed one hand under Uke’s neck and grips lapel of Uke’s Gi. The other hand has passed between Uke’s leg and... more »
Yoko tomoe nage (side circle throw) is a tomoe nage variant. This throw is particularly useful when Uke is on the move and still adopting a defensive posture but in an off square position. As Uke stands with his left foot forwards, Tori takes an unorthodox right hand grip and with his left foot... more »
Yoko wakare (side separation) is one of the original 40 throws of Judo as developed by Jigoro Kano. It belongs to the fifth group, Gokyo, 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 side... more »