List of Judo Techniques (Beginner & Advanced)

This section provides information on Judo techniques such as throws (Nage Waza) and grappling (Katame Waza). It also supplies you with Japanese and English names for each of these techniques. Be aware that Judo is a Japanese martial arts with hundreds of different grappling techniques.

To properly and safely utilize Judo techniques, you need to learn them from a Judo instructor who can give an in-depth explanation of the technique, provide instruction on your mistakes and detail how the technique should be employed. These martial arts techniques should be only practiced under the supervision of a trained martial arts instructor. Some of these techniques are very dangerous (i.e. Hadaka Jime or Rear Naked Choke) if done improperly. All martial arts techniques should be used safely and responsibly.

Instructional BooksJudo Books

Ukemui – Judo Breakfalls & Rolls

Nage Waza – Judo Throws

Te Waza – Judo Throws (Hand Techniques)

Koshi Waza – Judo Throws (Hip Techniques)

Ashi Waza – Judo Throws (Foot Techniques)

Sutemi Waza – Sacrifice Techniques

Katame Waza – Judo Grappling Techniques

Osae Waza – Pinning Techniques

Shime Waza – Choking Techniques

Kansetsu Waza – Joint Lock Techniques

Kinshi-Waza – Forbidden techniques. These have been banned from many Judo competitions.

List of Judo Throwing Techniques (or Nage Waza) – Each of the sections below contain instructions for many different throwing techniques.

List of Judo Grappling Techniques (or Katame Waza) – These sections contain instructions for a wide range of grappling techniques.

Related Pages

Judo Throws (Nage Waza)

Judo Techniques - Picture of a Judo throw

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References

  1. International Judo Federation, Judo Techniques, http://www.intjudo.eu/Judo_Corner/Judo_Techniques/Judo_Techniques5
  2. Kodokan Judo Institute, Classification of Waza Names, http://www.kodokan.org/e_waza/index.html#katamewaza