Kodokan Judo Throwing Techniques May 2026

Understanding Kodokan Judo Throwing Techniques ( Nage-waza ) , founded by Jigoro Kano in 1882, officially recognizes 68 throwing techniques ( Nage-waza ) as of April 2017 . These techniques are designed to utilize an opponent's force to unbalance and throw them to the ground. The Mechanics of a Throw

Every successful Kodokan throw is executed through three essential stages: Kodokan Judo Throwing Techniques

10 techniques using the hips as a fulcrum (e.g., O-goshi , Harai-goshi ). Understanding Kodokan Judo Throwing Techniques ( Nage-waza )

16 techniques where the thrower falls to their side (e.g., Tani-otoshi , Yoko-gake ). The Gokyo no Waza (Standard Syllabus) 16 techniques where the thrower falls to their side (e

Throwing techniques are broadly divided into two main categories: ( Tachi-waza ) and Sacrifice Techniques ( Sutemi-waza ). Standing Techniques ( Tachi-waza )

16 techniques primarily using the hands and arms (e.g., Seoi-nage , Kata-guruma ).