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Judo Techniques for Beginners

Visual references for the Judo techniques taught in ipponpath, organized so beginners can connect the Japanese name, the movement idea, and the lesson that teaches it.

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Throws

Illustration of Uki-goshi, a floating hip throw

Uki-goshi

Floating hip throw

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Illustration of O-soto-otoshi, a major outer drop

O-soto-otoshi

Major outer drop

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Illustration of O-goshi, a major hip throw

O-goshi

Major hip throw

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Illustration of De-ashi-barai, an advancing foot sweep

De-ashi-barai

Advancing foot sweep

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Illustration of Koshi-guruma, a hip-wheel throw

Koshi-guruma

Hip wheel

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Illustration of Ippon-seoi-nage, a one-arm shoulder throw

Ippon-seoi-nage

One-arm shoulder throw

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Illustration of Morote-seoi-nage, a two-hand shoulder throw

Morote-seoi-nage

Two-hand shoulder throw

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Illustration of Tsuri-komi-goshi, a lift-pull hip throw

Tsuri-komi-goshi

Lift-pull hip throw

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Illustration of Ko-uchi-gari attacking the heel from inside

Ko-uchi-gari

Minor inner reap

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Illustration of O-uchi-gari, a major inner reap

O-uchi-gari

Major inner reap

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Illustration of Tai-otoshi with a low extended leg barrier

Tai-otoshi

Body drop

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Illustration of Tani-otoshi with Tori close behind Uke

Tani-otoshi

Valley drop

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Illustration of O-soto-gari reaping Uke's leg from outside

O-soto-gari

Major outer reap

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Illustration of Harai-goshi sweeping Uke over the hip

Harai-goshi

Sweeping hip throw

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Uchi-mata: Observe the leg path between Uke’s legs.

Uchi-mata

Inner-thigh throw

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Ko-uchi-maki-komi: Identify the inner hook and the arm connection.

Ko-uchi-maki-komi

Small inner winding throw

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Sumi-gaeshi: Observe the instep inside the thigh and the backward roll.

Sumi-gaeshi

Corner reversal

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Uchi-mata-sukashi: Observe the missed attacking leg and the hand-directed continuation.

Uchi-mata-sukashi

Inner-thigh throw avoidance

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Hiza-guruma: Observe the contact below the knee and the circular upper-body direction.

Hiza-guruma

Knee wheel

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Sasae-tsuri-komi-ashi: Compare the low foot contact with Hiza-guruma’s knee-level block.

Sasae-tsuri-komi-ashi

Supporting lifting-pulling foot throw

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Soto-maki-komi: Identify the arm connection retained through the outer winding turn.

Soto-maki-komi

Outer winding throw

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Tomoe-nage: Observe forward balance before Tori sits and the sole against the abdomen.

Tomoe-nage

Circle throw

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Okuri-ashi-barai: Identify the contact and direction of the throw.

Okuri-ashi-barai

Sliding foot sweep

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Ko-soto-gari: Identify the contact and direction of the throw.

Ko-soto-gari

Small outer reap

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Ko-soto-gake: Identify the contact and direction of the throw.

Ko-soto-gake

Small outer hook

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Utsuri-goshi: Tori is the judoka in ivory lifting Uke in navy.

Utsuri-goshi

Hip transfer

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Ashi-guruma: Identify the contact and direction of the throw.

Ashi-guruma

Leg wheel

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O-guruma: Identify the contact and direction of the throw.

O-guruma

Large wheel

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Yoko-guruma: Identify the contact and direction of the throw.

Yoko-guruma

Side wheel

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Ura-nage: Tori is the judoka in ivory lifting Uke in navy.

Ura-nage

Rear throw

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The ivory-clad Tori turns under the sleeve grips; this image shows the entry.

Sode-tsuri-komi-goshi

Sleeve lifting-pulling hip throw

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Tori in ivory lifts Uke with the connected hip and bent leg.

Hane-goshi

Spring hip throw

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Standing Uki-otoshi: Tori in ivory guides the drop. Nage-no-kata uses a kneeling finish.

Uki-otoshi

Floating drop

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Kneeling Kata-guruma variation: Tori in ivory supports Uke across the shoulders. The Kata form rises to stand.

Kata-guruma

Shoulder wheel

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Tori in ivory establishes outside ankle contact before the side sacrifice.

Yoko-gake

Side hook

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Tori in ivory lies on the side and guides Uke through the forward rotation.

Uki-waza

Floating technique

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Hold-downs

Illustration of Hon-kesa-gatame, a scarf hold in the Kesa family

Kesa-gatame

Scarf hold

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Illustration of Mune-gatame, a side-control hold that uses the Yoko principle

Yoko-shiho-gatame

Side four-quarter hold

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Illustration of Kami-shiho-gatame, a head-side four-quarter hold

Kami-shiho-gatame

Upper four-quarter hold

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Illustration of a reverse scarf-hold position in the Kesa-gatame family

Gyaku-kesa-gatame

Reverse scarf hold

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Illustration of Kata-gatame, a shoulder hold

Kata-gatame

Shoulder hold

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Illustration of Ude-hishigi-juji-gatame controlling an extended arm

Ude-hishigi-juji-gatame

Cross arm lock

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