Judo term
Ne-waza: Judo Meaning
- Pronunciation
- neh-wah-zah
- Meaning
- Ground techniques
In Judo
Ne-waza includes pins, turnovers, escapes, and submissions. This curriculum starts with pins, control, and escapes.
How to recognize it
Recognize ne-waza when the partners are working on the mat to control, turn, escape, or pass rather than execute a standing throw.
Quick check
What broad area of Judo includes pins, turnovers, and escapes?
Reveal answer
Ne-waza.
Keep it distinct
Groundwork versus throwing
takes place on the ground. is the family of throwing techniques from standing action.
Lessons that teach this
Waza
Learn the different types of waza.
Ne-Waza Fundamentals
Learn the basics of groundwork and controlled practice.
Review
Review the core words and concepts from the previous lessons.
Turnovers to Hold-Downs
Learn the idea of turning uke into osaekomi-waza.
Between Uke's Legs
Learn how to pass from between uke's legs to a hold-down.
