Category:Nage-Waza

Nage-Waza

Nage-Waza (投げ技) refers to the category of judo techniques that involve throwing an opponent. These techniques are fundamental to judo and are designed to off-balance or lift an opponent and throw them to the ground.

Often confused with Tachi-Waza but Tachi Waza refers to any technique that can be done from standing.

Stages of Nage-Waza

Each Nage-Waza technique typically involves three distinct stages:

• Kuzushi (崩し): The initial balance break.
• Tsukuri (作り): The act of turning in and fitting into the throw.
• Kake (掛け): The execution and completion of the throw.

Types of Nage-Waza

Nage-Waza includes various subcategories, such as:

• Te-Waza (Hand Techniques)
• Koshi-Waza (Hip Techniques)
• Ashi-Waza (Foot/Leg Techniques)
• Sutemi-Waza (Sacrifice Techniques)

Examples of Nage-Waza

Some common Nage-Waza techniques include:

• Ippon Seoi Nage (One-Arm Shoulder Throw)
• O Goshi (Major Hip Throw)
• O Soto Gari (Major Outer Reaping)
• Uchi Mata (Inner Thigh Throw)
• Tomoe Nage (Circle Throw)

Nage-Waza techniques are essential for judo practitioners to master, as they form the core of judo's throwing techniques.