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Judo term

Te-waza

Pronunciation
teh wah-zah
Meaning
Hand techniques

In Judo

Te-waza are throwing techniques where hand and arm action are central to the throw.

Lessons that teach this

  • Tai-otoshiLearn the body drop through front-corner direction and a low leg barrier.
  • ReviewReview Tai-otoshi, Tani-otoshi, and the defensive conditions that connect them.
  • Uchi-mata-sukashiRecognize a hand-directed answer to a missed Uchi-mata.

Throwing: Nage-waza

The phases and language of throws.

Quick check

What is central in te-waza?

Reveal answer

Hand and arm action.

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