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Judo term

Uki-waza

Pronunciation
oo-kee wah-zah
Meaning
Floating technique

In Judo

Uki-waza is a floating side sacrifice in Yoko-sutemi-waza. Tori’s side fall guides Uke through a forward-corner rotation without Tomoe-nage’s lifting foot.

Lessons that teach this

  • Uki-wazaCompare a forward-corner side sacrifice with a rear sacrifice.
  • Rear and Side Sacrifice GroupsTori’s sacrifice direction identifies the group.

Throwing: Nage-waza

The phases and language of throws.

Quick check

What does Uki-waza mean?

Reveal answer

Floating technique

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