Category: Stand-up fighting

There are plenty of typical throws teached in Judo, which are not officially listed by the Kodokan. Ashi-waza Kake –

Ko-uchi-gari Morote-gari Ko-uchi-gari O-soto-otoshi Kuchiki-taoshi O-soto-otoshi O-soto-gari O-soto-guruma O-soto-gari Sumi-otoshi Tani-otoshi Sumi-otoshi \ | / \ | / \ |

I use the following principles to describe throws. Principles Typical examples Reaping O-soto-gari, O-uchi-gari Sweeping De-ashi-barai, Okuri-ashi-barai Blocking Hiza-guruma, Ashi-guruma

My favorite throws to counter pushing/pulling opponents. Pushing opponents –> Tai-otoshi – Gi: left –> sleeve, right –> lapel –

The following four throws are the most common ones used in Judo competition these days. 1. Uchi-mata – Follow-up throw:

The basic post describes yoko ukemi in general, but here you will find way more details. Details – Body (before

Get out of the way Footwork … Move away or sideways Pull … Move upper body backwards Duck … Bend

There are plenty of different situations where you will possible fall. For example if you stumble over an obstacle, fall

Stance Front / Square Frontal Side Neutral Side Rear Side Pelvis position 0° 45° 90° 135° Illustration (Orthodox shown here,

1. Front Kick 2. Round Kick 3. Side Kick