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Judo term

Ura-nage

Pronunciation
oo-rah nah-geh
Meaning
Rear throw

In Judo

Ura-nage is a rear sacrifice throw that lifts Uke close and guides Uke over Tori’s shoulder.

Lessons that teach this

  • Ura-nageDistinguish a backward sacrifice from Utsuri-goshi’s hip transfer.
  • ReviewRetrieve the wheel names and sacrifice directions.
  • Rear and Side Sacrifice GroupsTori’s sacrifice direction identifies the group.

Throwing: Nage-waza

The phases and language of throws.

Quick check

Both counters begin with a lift. Which finish identifies Ura-nage?

Reveal answer

A backward sacrifice guiding Uke over the shoulder

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