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Judo term

Yama-arashi

Pronunciation
yah-mah ah-rah-shee
Meaning
Mountain storm

In Judo

Yama-arashi means mountain storm. The Kodokan classifies this same-side collar-and-sleeve throwing action as Te-waza, although a leg sweep contributes.

Lessons that teach this

  • Yama-arashiConnect the same-side collar grip to the sweeping action.
  • ReviewRetrieve the terms and apply the central distinction in Nage-Waza: Otoshi & Grips.

Throwing: Nage-waza

The phases and language of throws.

Quick check

What does Yama-arashi mean?

Reveal answer

Mountain storm

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