Uchi makikomi (inner wind-down throw) is one of the preserved throwing techniques, Habukareta Waza, of Judo. It belonged to the fifth group, Gokyo, of the 1895 Gokyo no Waza lists. It is categorized as a side sacrifice technique, Yoko-sutemi. Uchi makikomi is used as a modification of seoi... more »
Uchi mata, or inner thigh throw, is classified as a leg technique in the nage no kata of Kodokan Judo. It often uses considerable hip action as well and some references therefore consider it a hip throw (such as Judo in Action by Kazuzo Kudo, 9th dan). It is one of the most successful throws... more »
The term “Uchikomi” – embodies the idea of invading one’s space or territory. In Judo training, uchikomi means to invade the space of the other player forcefully and take it over in an attempt to throw or otherwise control or submit the other player; an attack. Uchikomi are drills performed for skill development. Uchikomi... more »
Uki Goshi (floating hip throw) 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 part of the current 67 Throws of Kodokan Judo. It is classified as a... more »
Ushiro kiri otoshi is an Aikido throwing technique. During its execution, tori’s step is a simple taisabaki (body rotation). Uke should be thrown off balance at the point when the defender is exactly behind him; in that single moment. After this moment, the defender steps from behind the attacker and lets him fall down. If... more »
Waki otoshi (armpit drop) is a Judo/Jujutsu throw. It’a very effective technique, but with a fall potentially dangerous. For that reason it should be taught only to experts judoka. Tori’s arm, in its “overwhelming” action leaves no freedom to the uke’s upper body which may undergo a very violent and focused... 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 »