TECHNIQUES AND SKILLS
This page illustrates a variety of judo and jujitsu techniques for your information and reference. Not every technique or skill in judo or jujitsu are presented here, but this will give you a good idea of the many and varied skills and techniques.
CLASSIFICATION OF TECHNIQUES
The many techniques of judo and jujitsu are classified into the following:
NAGE WAZA (Throwing Techniques)
Ashi Waza-Foot or Leg Techniques
Koshi Waza-Hip Techniques
Te Waza-Hand Techniques
Sutemi Waza-Sacrifice Techniques
KATAME WAZA (Grappling Techniques)
Osaekomi Waza-Pinning, Immobilization or Holding Techniques
Ude Kansetsu Waza-Arm Joint Locking Techniques
Ashi Kansetsu Waza-Leg and Lower Body Joint Locking Techniques
Shime Waza-Strangling, Choking or Constricting Techniques
ATEMI WAZA (Striking Techniques)
Uchi Waza-Punching Techniques
Keri Waza-Kicking Techniques
Nage Waza
Ashi Waza-Foot or Leg Technqiues
Nage Waza
Koshi Waza-Hip Techniques
Nage Waza
Te Waza-Hand /Pick-UpTechniques
Nage Waza
Sutemi Waza-Sacrifice/Body Lifting Techniques
Ude Kansetsu Waza
Armlock Techniques
Ashi Kansetsu Waza
Leg and Lower Body Locking Techniques
Shime Waza
Strangling or Choking Techniques
Osaekomi Waza
Pinning, Immobilization or Holding Techniques
O SOTO GARI-MAJOR OUTER REAP
O SOTO GAKE-MAJOR OUTER HOOK (Also called Cross-body O Soto Gari.)
O SOTO OTOSHI-MAJOR OUTER DROP
KO SOTO GAKE-MINOR OUTER HOOK
O UCHI GARI-MAJOR INNER REAP
OKURI ASHI BARAI-SLIDING FOOT SWEEP
OKURI MOMO BARAI-SLIDING THIGH SWEEP
DE ASHI BARAI-ADVANCING FOOT SWEEP
KO SOTO GARI-MINOR OUTER REAP
KO UCHI GARI-MINOR INNER REAP
KO UCHI GAKE-MINOR INNER HOOK
SASAE TSURIKOMI ASHI-PROPPING LIFTING PULLING FOOT THROW
HIZA GURUMA-KNEE WHEEL
HARAI TSURIKOMI ASHI-SWEEPING LIFTING PULLING FOOT THROW
KOSHI GURUMA-HIP WHEEL
OGOSHI-MAJOR HIP THROW
TSURI GOSHI-LIFTING HIP THROW
TSURIKOMI GOSHI-LIFTING PULLING HIP THROW
HARAI GOSHI-SWEEPING HIP THROW
O GURUMA-MAJOR WHEEL
UCHI MATA-INNER THIGH THROW
HANE GOSHI-SPRINGING HIP THROW
IPPON SEOI NAGE-ONE ARM "SHOULDER" THROW
MOROTE SEOI NAGE-BOTH ARM "SHOULDER" THROW
TAI OTOSHI-BODY DROP
ASHI DORI-LEG GRAG (Also called the Cuban Leg Grab.)
MOROTE GARI-BOTH HANDS REAP
TE GURUMA-HAND WHEEL
KAKATO DORI-HEEL GRAB
SEOI OTOSHI-"SHOULDER" DROP THROW
SOTO MAKIKOMI-OUTER WINDING THROW
URA NAGE-REAR THROW
TOMOE NAGE-CIRCLE THROW
SUMI GAESHI-CORNER COUNTER THROW
MUNE GATAME-CHEST HOLD (This is the basc form of Mune Gatame and there are many variations to this hold. Mune Gatame is considered to be the primary hold used in judo and jujitsu.)
YOKO SHIHO GATAME-SIDE FOUR CORNER HOLD
KAMI SHIHO GATAME-UPPER FOUR CORNER HOLD
KESA GATAME-SCARF HOLD
TATE SHIHO GATAME-VERTICAL FOR CORNER HOLD
The basic Osaekomi Waza are presented here, and all of these have many variations.
KATA GATAME-SHOULDER HOLD
JUJI GATAME-CROSSBODY ARMLOCK (The full name for this technique is UDEHISHIGI JUJI GATAME-Arm Breaking Cross Lock.) There are many variations, rolls, set-ups and ways to get an opponent into this armlock. Presented here is one of the basic positions.
There are four primary armlocks in judo, jujitsu and most forms of submission grappling. They are JUJI GATAME, UDE GARAMI, WAKI GATAME and UDE GATAME. These four will be presented here in their basic forms.
UDE GARAMI-ARM ENTANGLEMENT (BASIC UPWARD DIRECTION)
UDE GARAMI-ARM ENTANGLEMENT (BASIC DOWNWARD DIRECTION)
WAKI GATAME-ARMPIT LOCK The defining aspect of this armlocks is that the attacker pulls his opponent's arm straight and uses the side of his body to apply pressure.
KICKOVER UDE GARAMI-Here's a good example of one of the many variations of the Ude Garami.
UDE GATAME-ARM LOCK Shown here are the two basic forms of this armlock. One form, on the left, shows how the attacker uses his hands to lock and press down on his opponent's straightened arm. the second basic form, on the right, is the "figure four" variation where the attacker forms a figure four with his arms and locks his opponent's elbow. Basically, this is simply a straight armlock.
Shime Waza, or "Constriction" Techniques, have evolved into being primarily strangling and choking technqiues. There are two areas of the neck that are attacked; the carotid arteries and the trachea. in addition, the attacker has the option to use his opponent's uniform (primarily, but not limited to the lapels of the jacket) or attacker may also choose not to use the uniform or jacket. These are now often called "gi" and "no gi" strangles or chokes. Additionally, you can strangle or choke an opponent using your legs, making Shime Waza one of the most popular and effective classification of techniques.
HADAKA JIME-NAKED STRANGLE This strangle is the most basic of all Shime Waza and done is primarily two basic forms. The first form is on the left where the attacker forms a square grip with his hands and secures the choke with the emphasis on constricting the opponent's trachea. The second basic form is the "figure four" method where the attacker forms a figure four with his arms around the neck and throat of his opponent and applies pressure to both the carotid arteries and the trachea. Both are very effective and used in all forms of sport sport combat and self-defense.
JUJI JIME-CROSS STRANGLE there are many variations of this technique and this strangle can be applied while the attacker is under his opponent as shown here or when on top of his opponent. There are several ways that the attacker can positon his hands and each of these positons has a different name.
Here is an example of a variation of Juji Jime. We call this the "Glahn Special" at our club.
Here is another example of Juji Jime. This application is called Wana Jime or the Trap Choke.
KATA HA JIME-SINGLE WING STRANGLE
KATA JIME-SHOULDER STRANGLE
KOSHI JIME-HIP STRANGLE (Also called the "Sit Through Strangle.)
JIGOKU JIME-HELL STRANGLE There are many variations of this strangle and two of the most effective are shown here. Jigoku Jime works by the attcker using a lapel or naked strangle with his hands and arms and using his legs to apply pressure.
SANKAKU JIME-TRIANGLE CHOKE Using the legs to strangle or choke an opponent is effective and popular. There are a variety of ways to use a Sankaku Jime and two of them are shown here.
OKURI ERI JIME-SLIDING LAPEL STRANGLE there are many variations of this strangle and one of the most effective is shown here.
Leglocks and lower body submissionas are an effective and important classification of techniques in jujitsu, sambo, submisson grappling and other combat sports. Leglocks and lower body submission technqiues are not allowed in the sport of judo, but are used extensively in Shingitai Jujitsu. Basically, there are ankle, heel hooks and toe holds where the attacker cranks or twists the opponent's ankle or foot. There are also knee locks where the attacker either applies pressure on the defender's straightend leg or bent leg. There are other lower body submissions such a hip and lower back holds as well. Japanese Terminology is not often used when classifying Leglocks as much of the development in this area of submissions did not come from Japanese jujitsu or judo. Instead, much development came from Catch Wrestling in the United States, Great Britain and Japan and from Sambo developed in the Soviet Union.
STRAIGHT ANKLE LOCK there are many variations of this technique and several effective ways that the attacker can control his opponent's lower leg.
Ankle locks can be applied from any position as shown herewith the attacker applying a Straight Ankle Lock from the standing position.
HEEL HOOK There are many variations of this effective, but dangerous,technique. Always be careful when practicing lower body submissions, but be epecially careful when using heel hooks.
TOE HOLD One of the most effective lower leg submission techniques is the Toe Hold. There are many variations of this effective technique..
STRAIGHT LEG LOCK Also called a "Leg Bar." The attacker straightens his opponent's leg and applies pressure at the knee as shown here. there are many variations of this great technique.
BENT KNEE LOCK The attacker bends his opponents knee and can twist it (called a "crank") or can apply pressure with his own leg as shown here.
Here is another variation of the Bent Knee Lock.
TANI OTOSHI-VALLEY DROP
UDE GARAMI FROM A PIN
This shows how Ude Garami can be applied in freestyle judo as a transition from an Osaekomi Waza.
JUJI GATAME is one of the most effective techniques in any form of sport combat an can be applied from almost any position or situation as shown in these photos to the left and below.
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