Katame-waza
Katame-waza are Judo’s grappling and control techniques: holds, strangles, and joint techniques used within defined safety rules.
Japanese Martial Arts
Nage-waza
Nage-waza are the throwing techniques of Judo, classified by their principal action and use of standing or sacrifice movement.
Kuzushi
Kuzushi is the Judo concept of disturbing or managing balance to create an effective opportunity for technique.
Judo, Jujutsu and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
A neutral comparison of Judo, Japanese Jujutsu, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu by history, training, techniques, rules, and institutions.
Jujutsu Terminology
A visual glossary of essential Jujutsu terminology, with Japanese spellings, simple meanings, school-specific cautions, practice roles, technique families and transmission terms.
Judo Terminology
A structured guide to the Japanese words used for Judo practice, people, equipment, techniques, scoring, and etiquette.
Japanese University Martial Arts Club Affiliations
A regional, source-linked guide to Karate, Judo, and Aikido affiliations at selected Japanese universities.
Shichitei Judo
Shichitei Judo is the ground-fighting-oriented team competition maintained by Japan’s seven former Imperial Universities and descended from Kosen Judo.
Yoseikan Budo
Yoseikan Budo is a modern composite martial art developed by Hiroo Mochizuki from the Yoseikan inheritance of his father Minoru Mochizuki.
Kenji Tomiki
Kenji Tomiki was a Japanese martial artist and educator who connected Judo and Aikido through systematic kata, randori, and university physical education.