Versatile and Effective Judo Techniques

Judo techniques can be divided into one of three categories, These categories are: nage-waza (throwing Judo techniques), katame-waza (grappling Judo techniques), and atemi-waza (striking Judo techniques). The striking Judo techniques of judo, atemi-waza, are not legal maneuvers in judo competition. Atemi-waza, are performed generally in kata, which is the practice forms of Judo techniques.

Nage-Waza (Judo techniques of grappling)

Nage-waza fall into 2 sub-categories, tachi-waza (standing Judo techniques) and sutemi-waza (sacrifice Judo techniques).

The Judo techniquesof tachi-waza are performed while standing and fall into one of three categories: te-waza (hand Judo techniques), koshi-waza (hip Judo techniques), and ashi-waza (foot or leg Judo techniques). The basic part of his body that tori (the thrower) usesapplies to throw uke (the one being thrown) decide what heading a particular tachi-waza technique will fall under.

The Judo techniques of sutemi-waza involverequire tori dropping to the mat and using his downward momentum to help throw uke.

There are 2 types of sutemi-waza: ma-sutemi-waza (back sacrifice Judo techniques) and yoko-sutemi-waza (side sacrifice Judo techniques). The former involves tori falling to his back to perform the throw. In the latter, tori falls to his side in order to throw uke.

Katame-Waza (Grappling Judo techniques)

The Judo techniques of katame-waza are usually employed when both competitors have fallen to the mat but there are some katame-waza Judo techniques that can be used while standing. Katame-waza consists of three basic types of Judo techniques: osae-komi-waza (hold down or pinning Judo techniques), shime-waza (choke/stangle holds), and kansetsu-waza (joint locking Judo techniques, specifically armbars).

Atemi-Waza (Striking Judo techniques)

The striking Judo techniques that are never practiced outdoor of kata as forceful or improper technique could lead to serious injuries or death. Atemi-waza are categorized as either ude-waza (arm strikes) or ashi-ate (leg strikes).

Randori (sparring)

Judo highlights is a free-style sparring, known as one of its main forms of training randori. In Part of the combat, time is spent on sparring to standing up, called tachi-waza, and the other on the ground, called ne-waza. Sparring, even subject to safety standards, is even much more effective that practically only the practice of techniques of Judo by its account, that is what they were used for jujutsuka. Using full strength makes the muscles and cardio-vascular system on the physical side of things, and it develops strategy and reaction time on the mental side of things, and helps the practitioner learns to use thern Judo techniquesresist an opponent. "It is widely popular said that judoka is "better training for the judo is judo."

Kata (The Practice of Forms)

Kata (practice forms) are planned movements which are used for instruction in methods of defense and attack. It also Includes the Judo techniques of Kata like, nage-waza, and katame-waza Atemi-waza. Atemi-waza are practiced in kata because both Tori and uke know who can do maneuvers and react appropriately.