Learn Judo

In this section, you will learn the most basic judo techniques. Judo, founded by Jigoro Kano in 1882, is a Japanese martial art based on throwing and grappling techniques. Judo is one of the four main forms of competitive wrestling and has been an Olympic event since 1964.

The animated techniques in this section are a bit out of date, but I am currently uploading video instructions, and our animated judo tutorials will be remade soon.

Techniques

Tachi Waza – Standing Position

• Morote Seoinage – Two-Arm Shoulder Throw
• Koshi Guruma – Hip Wheel
• Ushiro Koshi – Rear Hip Throw
• Osoto Guruma – Large Outer Wheel
• Ashi Guruma – Leg Wheel
• Okuriashi Harai – Following Foot Sweep
• Kosote Gake – Small Outside Hook
• Tomoe Nage – Circle Throw
• Obi Otoshi – Belt Drop Throw
• Yoko Otoshi – Side Drop
• Uki Otoshi – Floating Drop Throw

Other Sections

• Judo Roll
• Judo Terminology
• Judo History
• Judo Scoring

Advice

• Warm up before every training session.
• Always train on mats or soft ground.
• Don’t throw anyone who has no judo, wrestling, or general martial arts background.
• If possible, train with a local instructor and use these instructions only as a reference.

Suggestions

• Basic Stance – Shuai Jiao
• Shuai Jiao Hip Wheel
• Artistic Gymnastics Videos
• Judo Video Channel

Selected Throws in Japanese

• Ippon Seoinage – 本背負投
• Morote Gari – 双手刈
• Seoi Nage – 背負投
• Tai Otoshi – 體落

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