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    The whole reference, organised the way judo organises itself: standing techniques and groundwork. Know the name already? Browse all techniques A to Z or search the whole reference.

    • 投技

      Nage-waza

      throwing techniques · 73 techniques

    • 抑込技

      Osaekomi-waza

      hold-downs · 14 techniques

    • 絞技

      Shime-waza

      strangles · 13 techniques

    • 関節技

      Kansetsu-waza

      joint locks · 10 techniques

    Beyond single techniques

    • Combinationsrenraku-waza · 44 sequences
    • Counterskaeshi-waza · 26 sequences
    • Transitionstachi-waza into ne-waza · 8 sequences
    • Prohibited techniquesnever applied, or barred in contest · 10 listed

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