Ashi guruma (leg wheel) is listed as an ashi-waza, but as many of these depends much on the use of the hands. Simply put, the leg needs to be across the partner, between that of an O-guruma and a Tai-otoshi. This is then used as a bar over which you throw your opponent. There... more »
De ashi barai (advanced foot sweep), is one of the original 40 throws of Judo as developed by Jigoro Kano. It belongs to the first group, Dai-Ikkyo, 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 foot... more »
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... more »
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... more »
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... more »
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... more »
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... more »
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... more »
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... more »
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... more »
How to train o soto gari for Judo competitions: in this free video, expert Angel Perez explains the way to practice uchikomi (technique repetition) to improve this leg... 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 »
O guruma (big wheel) is one of the original 40 throws of Judo as developed by Jigoro Kan. 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 »
O soto gari (large outer reap) is one of the original 40 throws of Judo as developed by Jigoro Kano. It belongs to the first group, Dai Ikkyo, of the traditional throwing list, Gokyo (no waza), of Kodokan Judo. It is also included in the current 67 Throws of Kodokan Judo. It is classified as... more »
O soto guruma (big outer 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... more »