Understanding Kodokan Judo Throwing Techniques ( Nage-waza ) , founded by Jigoro Kano in 1882, officially recognizes 68 throwing techniques ( Nage-waza ) as of April 2017 . These techniques are designed to utilize an opponent's force to unbalance and throw them to the ground. The Mechanics of a Throw
16 techniques primarily using the hands and arms (e.g., Seoi-nage , Kata-guruma ).
The initial act of breaking the opponent's balance. Without this, the throw is likely to fail. Kodokan Judo Throwing Techniques
5 techniques where the thrower falls backward (e.g., Tomoe-nage , Sumi-gaeshi ).
16 techniques where the thrower falls to their side (e.g., Tani-otoshi , Yoko-gake ). The Gokyo no Waza (Standard Syllabus) Understanding Kodokan Judo Throwing Techniques ( Nage-waza )
Throwing techniques are broadly divided into two main categories: ( Tachi-waza ) and Sacrifice Techniques ( Sutemi-waza ). Standing Techniques ( Tachi-waza )
10 techniques using the hips as a fulcrum (e.g., O-goshi , Harai-goshi ). The initial act of breaking the opponent's balance
Certain techniques are banned in competition due to their high risk of injury, such as Kani-basami (scissors throw) and Kawazu-gake (one-leg entanglement).