Judo Throws

Judo is a martial art sport of Japanese origin developed in the early 19th century. Read this article to know more about judo throws.

Judo was developed in Japan by a Japanese polymath named Jigoro Kano. Judo is performed on the principles of jujitsu, a weaponless system of self defense. Jujitsu was developed by Buddhist monks all in China, Japan and Tibet to defend themselves against armed predators. Jigoro Kano changed jujitsu moves by modifying or canceling many holds that were considered too fatal to be used in competitions. The winning technique in judo is to use an opponent's own weight and strength against him.

A judo fight begins with a ceremonial bow, after which the opponents hold each other by collars and sleeve of the jacket. A fighter is given points when he/she successfully accomplishes a variety of throws or blocks the opponents for a number of times. Penalties are awarded when an opponent grabs the other one's trouser, using an arm or hand on an opponent's face, enforcing joint locks on other parts of an opponent's body, etc. Judo has been in the list of Olympic sports for men since 1964 and for women since 1984. The Olympic games categorizes men and women in eight classes. Advancement in judo is indicated by the color of a player's belt. Due to its rising popularity, various schools all across the world teach judo. The vintage form of judo, jujitsu is taught to the military and police forces. You may be also interested to read a list of all martial arts.

Judo as a sport consists of throws and chokes. Judo chokes are dangerous techniques to make an opponent unconsciousness or submit. Judo chokes are taught to advanced judo teachers known as judoka for the safety of students. Judo throws if performed in a curbed manner protects the opponent from an injury.

If you are a beginner in the world of this magnificent martial art sport, start out with some basic judo throws. Throws are one of the most unsavory aspects of judo. There are two forms of basic judo throws.
Standing Throws: Standing throws may be used as hand, hip, foot and leg techniques.
Sacrifice Throws: As the name indicates the practitioner throws himself to avoid getting injured.

Judo Throws List

I have enlisted some best judo throws according to their belt.
Dai Ikkyo (Yellow Belt)

De Ashi Barai
Hiza Guruma
Sasae Tsurikomi Ashi
Uki Goshi
O soto Gari
O Goshi

Dai Nikyo (Orange Belt)

Ko Soto Gari
Ko Uchi Gari
Tsurikomi Goshi
Koshi Guruma
Tai Otoshi
Uchi Mata

Dai Sankyo (Green Belt)

Ko Soto Gake
Tsuri Goshi
Yoko Otoshi
Hane Goshi
Ashi Guruma
Tomoe Nage
Kata Guruma

Dai Yonko (Blue Belt)

Sumi Gaeshi
Tani Otoshi
Sukui Nage
Hane Makikomi
Utsuri Goshi
Soto Makikomi
Uki Otoshi

Dai Gokyo (Brown Belt)

O Soto Guruma
Uki waza
Yoko Wakare
Yoko Guruma
Ushiro Goshi
Ura Nage
Sumi Otoshi

Some More Throws

Habukareta Waza
Below are some of the judo throws names that have been practiced since 1895.

Obi Otoshi
Seoi Otoshi
Yama Arashi
O Sotto Otoshi
Yama Arashi
Daki Wakare
Hikikomi Gaeshi
Tawara Gaeshi
Uchi Makikomi

Let's have a look at some newly accepted judo techniques in the world of martial arts.
Shinmeisho No Waza

Morote Gari
Kuchiki Taoshi
Kibisu Gaeshi
Uchi Mata Sukashi
Ippon Seoi Nage
Sode Tsurikomi
Uchi Mata Makikomi
Harai Makikomi
Kawazu gake
O Soto Makikomi
Kani Basami
Hane Goshi Gaeshi
Uchi Mata Gaeshi
Harai Goshi Gaeshi
O Soto Gaeshi
O Uchi Gaeshi
Kouchi Gaeshi
Tsubame Gaeshi
Daki Age

Also have a look at some famous dedicated judo students.

Lucille Bell (Actor)
George Harris (Actor)
Chuck Norris (Actor)
Melanie Chisholm (Actor)
Brian Jacks (Actor)
Peter Sellers (Actor)
Azra Akin (Model)
Laetitia Casta (Model)
Guy Richie (Film Director)
Vladimir Putin (Former Russian President)
Theodore Roosevelt (U.S. President the first leader to learn judo)

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