Nage-no-kata

Nage-no-kata 投の形 (Forms of Throwing)

The Nage-no-kata was established to help understanding of the theoretical basis of judo and learn the processes involved in Kuzushi, Tsukuri, Kake - in other words, how to assume the correct position for applying a throwing technique once the opponents balance has been broken, and how to apply and complete a technique. The kata consists of fifteen representative throwing techniques, three from each of the following five categories: Te Waza, Koshi Waza, Ashi Waza, Ma Sutemi Waza and Yoko Sutemi Waza.

The techniques of the Nage-no-kata are as follows, with each technique being executed from both sides.

Te Waza (Hand Techniques)
· Uki Otoshi (Floating Drop)
· Seoi Nage (Shoulder Throw)
· Kata-guruma (Shoulder Wheel)

Koshi Waza (Hip Techniques)
· Uki-goshi (Floating Hip Throw)
· Harai-goshi (Sweeping Hip Throw)
· Tsurikomi-goshi (Lift-Pull Hip Throw)

Ashi Waza (Leg Techniques)
· Okuri Ashi Harai (Sliding Foot Sweep)
· Sasae Tsurikomi Ashi (Propping and Drawing Ankle Throw)
· Uchi Mata (Inner Thigh Throw)

Ma Sutemi Waza (Supine Sacrifice Techniques)
· Tomoe Nage (Circular Throw)
· Ura Nage (Back Throw)
· Sumi-gaeshi (Corner Throw)

Yoko Sutemi Waza (Side Sacrifice Techniques)
· Yoko Gake (Side Hook)
· Yoko-guruma (Side Wheel)
· Uki Waza (Floating Throw)



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