Kodokan Judo Throwing Techniques May 2026

10 techniques using the hips as a fulcrum (e.g., O-goshi , Harai-goshi ).

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 final application of force to complete the throw. Primary Classifications

These throws are performed while the thrower ( tori ) remains upright. They are further categorized by the primary part of the body used to execute the throw:

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).

16 techniques where the thrower falls to their side (e.g., Tani-otoshi , Yoko-gake ). The Gokyo no Waza (Standard Syllabus)

5 techniques where the thrower falls backward (e.g., Tomoe-nage , Sumi-gaeshi ).

In these techniques, the thrower intentionally falls to the ground to use their body weight and momentum to throw the opponent.

10 techniques using the hips as a fulcrum (e.g., O-goshi , Harai-goshi ).

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 final application of force to complete the throw. Primary Classifications

These throws are performed while the thrower ( tori ) remains upright. They are further categorized by the primary part of the body used to execute the throw:

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).

16 techniques where the thrower falls to their side (e.g., Tani-otoshi , Yoko-gake ). The Gokyo no Waza (Standard Syllabus)

5 techniques where the thrower falls backward (e.g., Tomoe-nage , Sumi-gaeshi ).

In these techniques, the thrower intentionally falls to the ground to use their body weight and momentum to throw the opponent.