Judo term
Tokui-waza: Judo Meaning
- Pronunciation
- toh-koo-ee wah-zah
- Meaning
- Favorite technique
In Judo
Tokui-waza is a judoka's preferred or special technique, developed through repeated practice until it becomes a reliable personal attack.
How to recognize it
Recognize tokui-waza when a judoka chooses a grip side, stance, and movement pattern that repeatedly sets up one favorite technique.
Quick check
What is a judoka's tokui-waza?
Reveal answer
Their preferred or special technique.
Keep it distinct
Favorite versus only technique
A tokui-waza is a preferred technique, not the only technique a judoka learns. The preferred and stance often support it.