Judo term
Nage-waza: Judo Meaning
- Pronunciation
- nah-geh wah-zah
- Meaning
- Throwing techniques
In Judo
Nage-waza is the family of Judo throws. Throws use timing, balance, and position instead of raw strength.
How to recognize it
Recognize nage-waza whenever the main action is a standing throw, sweep, reap, hip action, or shoulder action that brings uke down.
Quick check
What family name covers Judo throwing techniques?
Reveal answer
Nage-waza.
Keep it distinct
Throwing versus groundwork
begins from throwing action. concerns control, movement, and techniques on the ground.