Te-waza / Hand Throws
手技
Subcategory of standing throws (Nage-waza) where the arms and shoulders execute the primary force.
Quick Facts
CategoryConcept / Principle
Pronunciation/[teh wah-zah]/
Alternative NamesHand throwing techniques, Arm throws
Definition
Te-waza ('hand techniques') relies on upper body alignment, shoulder entry, and arm pulling dynamics. Famous examples include Ippon Seoi-nage (shoulder throw) and Tai-otoshi (body drop).
Related Terms
Te手
Japanese word for hand or palm.
Kuzushi / Off-balancing崩しFirst and essential phase of any throw in Judo or Aikido: breaking the opponent's balance.
Tsukuri / Kake作り / 掛けSecond (Tsukuri = positioning) and third (Kake = execution) phases of throwing in Judo.
Nage-waza / Throwing Techniques投げ技Category encompassing all throwing and takedown techniques in Judo, Aikido, and Jujutsu.