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Two judoka demonstrate ude-hishigi-ude-gatame in Katame-no-kata

Kansetsu-waza

Kansetsu-waza are the ten Kodokan joint-locking techniques, whose classical syllabus is broader than the joint locks permitted in modern IJF contests.

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Osaekomi-waza

Osaekomi-waza are the ten Kodokan holding techniques used to control an opponent on the mat.

Illustration of kataha-jime as a representative judo strangling technique

Shime-waza

Shime-waza are the twelve Kodokan strangling techniques studied under strict training and competition safety controls.

Two practitioners work from a grounded position during Judo practice

Ne-waza

Ne-waza is Judo groundwork: the phase in which pins, strangles, arm locks, turnovers, escapes, and transitions are applied on the mat.

Two judoka demonstrating kesa-gatame during Katame-no-kata

Katame-waza

Katame-waza are Judo’s grappling and control techniques: holds, strangles, and joint techniques used within defined safety rules.