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Kodokan Judo Throwing Techniques Apr 2026

Every successful Kodokan throw is executed through three essential stages:

5 techniques where the thrower falls backward (e.g., Tomoe-nage , Sumi-gaeshi ). 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. Every successful Kodokan throw is executed through three

10 techniques using the hips as a fulcrum (e.g., O-goshi , Harai-goshi ). The is the fundamental syllabus of Kodokan Judo,

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 )

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