Kodokan Judo Throwing Techniques May 2026

The is the fundamental syllabus of Kodokan Judo, consisting of 40 basic throws organized into five groups ( Kyo ) based on difficulty and teaching progression. Notable Techniques 1st (Dai-ikkyo) De-ashi-harai , O-goshi , Seoi-nage 2nd (Dai-nikyo) Tai-otoshi , Uchi-mata , Koshi-guruma 3rd (Dai-sankyo) Tsuri-goshi , Tomoe-nage , Kata-guruma 4th (Dai-yonkyo) Sumi-gaeshi , Tani-otoshi , Uki-otoshi 5th (Dai-gokyo) Ura-nage , Yoko-wakare , Ushiro-goshi Prohibited Techniques ( Kinshi-waza )

10 techniques using the hips as a fulcrum (e.g., O-goshi , Harai-goshi ). Kodokan Judo Throwing Techniques

The final application of force to complete the throw. Primary Classifications The is the fundamental syllabus of Kodokan Judo,

Throwing techniques are broadly divided into two main categories: ( Tachi-waza ) and Sacrifice Techniques ( Sutemi-waza ). Standing Techniques ( Tachi-waza ) Seoi-nage 2nd (Dai-nikyo) Tai-otoshi

21 techniques using the legs or feet to reap or trip (e.g., Osoto-gari , Uchi-mata ). Sacrifice Techniques ( Sutemi-waza )

In these techniques, the thrower intentionally falls to the ground to use their body weight and momentum to throw the opponent.