What techniques are used in judo?

Judo techniques are divided into three major categories: nage waza (throwing techniques), katame waza (grappling techniques, and atemi waza (vital-point striking techniques).

What is the hardest move in judo?

Tai Otoshi – Hand Technique (Te Waza) It can create one of the hardest falls in judo, yet it relies on timing and kuzushi rather than lifting. The power comes from a fast rotating action that drives uke right into the mat.

How many techniques are there in judo?

There are many different types of throwing techniques (nage waza) and grappling techniques (katame waza). The International Judo Federation, the parent organisation of all national federations of judo in the world, officially lists 66 different nage waza, and 29 different katame waza.

How many judo chokes are there?

In Judo practice there are three basic ways of choking or strangling an opponent, as well as some combinations of the three: Compression of the carotid arteries on one or both sides of the neck restricting the flow of blood and oxygen to the brain.

What is the easiest judo throw?

1) Osoto-Gari. O Soto gari translates to large outer reap in Japanese.

  • 2) Double Leg (aka Morote Gari) The Double leg takedown is a fundamental technique in wrestling.
  • 3) Deashi Barai (Small outer reap)
  • 4) Sasae Tsurikomi Ashi.
  • 5) Fireman’s Carry (Kata Guruma/Shoulder Wheel)
  • Tani Otoshi (the Valley Drop)

    • What is the strongest throw in judo?

    What are the most effective judo throws?

    • Ippon Seoi-Nage.
    • Morote Seoi-nage.
    • Kouchi-Gari.
    • Ouchi-Gari.
    • Uchi-Mata.
    • Tai-Otoshi.
    • Sumi-Gaeshi.
    • Harai-Goshi.

    Can you choke in judo?

    Choking or shime-waza has been used since the advent of Judo as a sport. It is still being allowed today except for juniors in actual competition. A match is won when the opponent submits or becomes unconscious. Among those who reject the use of choking are parents and physicians.

    Can you punch in judo?

    Judo does not involve kicking, punching, or striking techniques of any kind. Judo does not involve the application of pressure against the joints to throw an opponent. Judo involves no equipment or weapons of any sort.