List of Judo Throws – Foot Techniques
Here are instructions that will help you to learn a variety of Judo throws based on foot techniques (i.e. sweeps). The Japanese name for these Judo throwing foot techniques is Ashi Waza.
For additional Judo throws, you should visit the throw sections focused on Hip Techniques, Hand Techniques and Sacrifice Techniques. For other Judo grappling techniques (i.e. joint locks), please visit the main Judo Techniques page.
Nage Waza – Judo Throwing Techniques
Ashi Waza – Judo Foot Techniques
- Ashi Guruma – Leg Wheel
- Deashi Harai – Front Foot Sweep
- Hane Goshi Gaeshi – Spring Hip Counter
- Harai Goshi Gaeshi – Hip Sweep Counter
- Harai Tsurikomi Ashi – Lift Pull Foot Sweep
- Hiza Guruma – Knee Wheel
- Kosoto Gake – Minor Outer Hook
- Kosoto Gari – Minor Outside Reaping Throw
- Kouchi Gari – Minor Inner Reaping Throw
- O Guruma – Large Wheel
- Okuri Ashi Harai – Sliding or Following Foot Sweep
- Osoto Gaeshi – Major Outside Reaping Counter
- Osoto Gari – Major Outside Reaping Throw
- Osoto Guruma – Major Outer Wheel
- Osoto Otoshi – Major Outer Drop
- Ouchi Gaeshi – Major Inner Reaping Counter
- Ouchi Gari – Major Inner Reaping Throw
- Sasae Tsurikomi Ashi – Lifting Pulling Ankle Throw
- Tsubame Gaeshi – Swallow Counter
- Uchi Mata – Inner Thigh Throw
- Uchi Mata Gaeshi – Inner Thigh Throw Counter
References
- International Judo Federation, Judo Techniques, http://www.intjudo.eu/Judo_Corner/Judo_Techniques/Judo_Techniques5, Added – 6/19/13
- Kodokan Judo Institute, Classification of Waza Names, http://www.kodokan.org/e_waza/index.html#katamewaza, Added – 7/1/13