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Judo term

Tomoe-nage

Pronunciation
toh-moh-eh nah-geh
Meaning
Circle throw

In Judo

Tomoe-nage is a rear sacrifice throw using the sole against Uke’s lower abdomen to guide an overhead arc.

Lessons that teach this

  • Tomoe-nageDistinguish Tomoe-nage’s sole contact from Sumi-gaeshi’s instep contact.
  • ReviewRetrieve contact points and distinguish blocked steps from sacrifice throws.
  • Rear and Side Sacrifice GroupsTori’s sacrifice direction identifies the group.

Throwing: Nage-waza

The phases and language of throws.

Quick check

Which foot surface identifies the demonstrated Tomoe-nage?

Reveal answer

The sole against the lower abdomen.

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