Kodokan Judo Throwing — Techniques

Certain techniques are banned in competition due to their high risk of injury, such as Kani-basami (scissors throw) and Kawazu-gake (one-leg entanglement).

In these techniques, the thrower intentionally falls to the ground to use their body weight and momentum to throw the opponent. Kodokan Judo Throwing Techniques

The is the fundamental syllabus of Kodokan Judo, consisting of 40 basic throws organized into five groups ( Kyo ) based on difficulty and teaching progression. Notable Techniques 1st (Dai-ikkyo) De-ashi-harai , O-goshi , Seoi-nage 2nd (Dai-nikyo) Tai-otoshi , Uchi-mata , Koshi-guruma 3rd (Dai-sankyo) Tsuri-goshi , Tomoe-nage , Kata-guruma 4th (Dai-yonkyo) Sumi-gaeshi , Tani-otoshi , Uki-otoshi 5th (Dai-gokyo) Ura-nage , Yoko-wakare , Ushiro-goshi Prohibited Techniques ( Kinshi-waza ) Certain techniques are banned in competition due to

Throwing techniques are broadly divided into two main categories: ( Tachi-waza ) and Sacrifice Techniques ( Sutemi-waza ). Standing Techniques ( Tachi-waza ) Notable Techniques 1st (Dai-ikkyo) De-ashi-harai , O-goshi ,

For those looking for a comprehensive visual and technical reference, Toshiro Daigo’s book, Kodokan Judo Throwing Techniques , is considered a definitive resource on all 67 original categories. Kodokan Judo Throwing Techniques - sciphilconf.berkeley.edu

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

10 techniques using the hips as a fulcrum (e.g., O-goshi , Harai-goshi ).