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Judo term

Uchi-mata

Pronunciation
oo-chee mah-tah
Meaning
Inner-thigh throw

In Judo

Uchi-mata belongs to Ashi-waza and sends the attacking leg between Uke’s legs toward the inner thigh.

Lessons that teach this

  • Uchi-mataDistinguish Uchi-mata’s inner leg path from Harai-goshi.
  • Uchi-mata-sukashiRecognize a hand-directed answer to a missed Uchi-mata.
  • ReviewRetrieve the throws and choose a response from Uke’s movement.

Throwing: Nage-waza

The phases and language of throws.

Quick check

Which leg path identifies Uchi-mata?

Reveal answer

Between Uke’s legs toward the inner thigh.

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