Nage-waza / Throwing Techniques
投げ技
Category encompassing all throwing and takedown techniques in Judo, Aikido, and Jujutsu.
Quick Facts
CategoryConcept / Principle
Pronunciation/[nah-geh wah-zah]/
Alternative NamesThrowing techniques, Takedown category
Definition
Nage-waza ('throwing techniques') branches into standing throws (Tachi-waza: hand Te-waza, hip Koshi-waza, foot Ashi-waza) and sacrifice throws (Sutemi-waza), forming the main scoring curriculum of Judo.
Related Terms
Ukemi受身
Art of breakfalling safely to absorb impact energy without injury during throws.
Kuzushi / Off-balancing崩しFirst and essential phase of any throw in Judo or Aikido: breaking the opponent's balance.
Ippon一本Highest score achievable in Judo and Karate resulting in an immediate match victory.
Tsukuri / Kake作り / 掛けSecond (Tsukuri = positioning) and third (Kake = execution) phases of throwing in Judo.