Shime-waza
Shime-waza are the twelve Kodokan strangling techniques studied under strict training and competition safety controls.
Japanese Martial Arts
Juji-gatame
Juji-gatame is the common short name for a Kodokan elbow-locking technique formally called ude-hishigi-juji-gatame.
Kesa-gatame
Kesa-gatame is a Kodokan osaekomi-waza that controls the upper body from a diagonal side position.
Tomoe-nage
Tomoe-nage is a Kodokan ma-sutemi-waza that uses a controlled backward sacrifice to project an opponent forward.
De-ashi-harai
De-ashi-harai is a Kodokan ashi-waza that sweeps an advancing foot as the opponent transfers weight onto it.
Harai-goshi
Harai-goshi is a Kodokan koshi-waza that loads the opponent on the rear hip and sweeps with the same-side leg.
Tai-otoshi
Tai-otoshi is a Kodokan te-waza whose extended leg marks the throwing line while the hands and body action produce the drop.
O-uchi-gari
O-uchi-gari is a Kodokan ashi-waza that breaks the opponent backward and reaps the opposite leg from inside.
O-soto-gari
O-soto-gari is a Kodokan ashi-waza that breaks the opponent backward and reaps one leg from the outside.
Uchi-mata
Uchi-mata is a Kodokan ashi-waza that breaks the opponent forward and sweeps upward against the inner thigh.