21 techniques using the legs or feet to reap or trip (e.g., Osoto-gari , Uchi-mata ). Sacrifice Techniques ( Sutemi-waza )
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 Kodokan Judo Throwing Techniques
In these techniques, the thrower intentionally falls to the ground to use their body weight and momentum to throw the opponent. 21 techniques using the legs or feet to reap or trip (e
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 ) The Mechanics of a Throw In these techniques,
10 techniques using the hips as a fulcrum (e.g., O-goshi , Harai-goshi ).