Tomoe-nage / Stomach Throw
巴投げ
Iconic sacrifice throw (Sutemi-waza) where the attacker drops back, placing a foot in the opponent's hip to catapult them overhead.
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Definition
Tomoe-nage ('comma-shaped throw') is the premier Ma-sutemi-waza in Judo. By dropping underneath an advancing opponent and placing one foot directly into their lower abdomen, the attacker uses falling momentum to catapult them overhead onto their back.
Related Terms
Art of breakfalling safely to absorb impact energy without injury during throws.
Ippon一本Highest score achievable in Judo and Karate resulting in an immediate match victory.
Nage-waza / Throwing Techniques投げ技Category encompassing all throwing and takedown techniques in Judo, Aikido, and Jujutsu.
Sutemi-waza / Sacrifice Throws捨て身技Category of Judo throws where the attacker intentionally sacrifices their own upright posture to hurl the opponent.