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Nage waza — Throwing techniques —
投げ技 Throw / technique
Nage waza are divided into two categories: tachi waza (standing techniques) and sutemi waza (Techniques where one lets go of the body).All these techniques rely on the notion of projection, which is based on the use of the body’s energy in the direction of gravity: executing a nage waza consists of drawing the partner into a void, by committing oneself into it without losing balance. |
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Shisei — Attitude —
姿勢 Form / posture / energy
Attitude concerns first the posture of the body. Junomichi induces a bodily attitude that gradually shapes those who practise it.It gives both a form of the body and a mental disposition specific to the practice. When shared, it defines a common way of thinking, concentrating and acting. |
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Shizentai — Natural posture —
自然体 Nature / body
Shizentai is the posture adopted in standing practice. It is from this “natural” position that all techniques and exercises begin.Because it is not fixed and maintains an unstable balance, it allows availability, mobility and efficiency. |
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Kumi kata — Way of connecting through the arms —
組み方 Assemble / method
Kumi kata is the means by which two partners establish their relationship.Through it, vigilance, availability, spontaneity and flexibility develop. It allows each practitioner to know at every moment the position and disposition of the other. Through kumi kata, a direct connection is established between the hara. Every impulse and movement is transmitted through it. |
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Tsukuri — Preparation —
作り Construction
Tsukuri consists in making the technique exist mentally: knowing the trajectory and visualising the whole action before the body moves.The action exists first as a three-dimensional image-sensation. Tsukuri always precedes kake and is inseparable from it. |
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Kake — Execution —
掛け Execution
Kake is the whole of a technique, from the initial connection to the projection.It is executed in a single movement, without beginning, middle or end. Kake is the physical realisation of tsukuri. |
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Tai sabaki — Whole-body evasion —
体捌き Body / evasion
Tai sabaki is the movement of the whole body in order not to remain directly in front of the partner, thus avoiding opposition.It can be performed in movement or on the spot. It is the expression of the principle of encompass. |
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Kuzushi — Mobilisation —
崩し Transform / break
Kuzushi is the action of mobilising the partner by mobilising oneself.It is not directed at manipulating the partner, but arises from the movement of the hara transmitted through the kumi kata, placing the partner into a path of falling. |
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Ukemi — Receiving the body —
受け身 Receive / body
For the one being thrown, ukemi begins at the start of the projection and ends once standing again.It preserves continuity in the action and becomes a means of exchanging sensations between partners. Through ukemi, the practitioner experiences and receives the technique, allowing practice without fear of falling. |
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Irimi — Entering —
入り身 Enter / body
Irimi is the action of entering into the space of the partner at the very moment of their action.It is not a movement added to the technique, but a way of committing the whole body, guided by the hara, into the direction of the encounter. Through irimi, the practitioner does not remain at a distance from the action but engages fully within it, removing separation between oneself and the partner. Irimi allows the technique to arise without opposition, by placing the body in the continuity of the movement. |
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Tachi waza — Standing techniques —
立ち技 Standing / technique
Tachi waza are techniques executed while standing. They are primary in the sense that a junomichi encounter begins standing: randori and shiai both start with tachi waza.Most of them are throwing techniques (nage waza). The essential point is to remain standing from the beginning to the end of the projection, ensuring maximum efficiency while preserving the physical integrity of the partner. Like all techniques in junomichi, tachi waza mobilise the whole body around the action of the hara. However, certain techniques emphasise specific areas of the body: upper body, hips, or lower body. These correspond respectively to te waza, koshi waza and ashi waza. |
| Tachi waza — Standing techniques | ||
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| Standing techniques executed while remaining upright throughout the projection. | ||
| Te waza — Upper body techniques | ||
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Seoi nage — Wrapping over the back — 背負い投げ Morote seoi nage — Two-handed back wrap — 双手背負い投げ Kubi nage — Neck projection — 首投げ Ushiro eri nage — Rear collar throw — 後襟投げ Tai otoshi — Body drop — 体落とし Uki otoshi — Floating drop — 浮き落とし Sumi otoshi — Corner drop — 隅落とし Obi otoshi — Belt drop — 帯落とし Kata guruma — Shoulder wheel — 肩車 Te guruma — Hand wheel — 手車 |
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| Koshi waza — Hip techniques | ||
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Ô goshi — Large hip — 大腰 Harai goshi — Sweeping hip — 払い腰 Tsuri komi goshi — Drawing hip — 釣り込み腰 Hane goshi — Springing hip — 跳ね腰 Uki goshi — Floating hip — 浮き腰 Ushiro goshi — Rear hip — 後腰 Utsuri goshi — Transferring hip — 移り腰 Koshi guruma — Hip wheel — 腰車 |
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| Ashi waza — Leg techniques | ||
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Uchi mata — Inner thigh — 内股 Hiza guruma — Knee wheel — 膝車 Ashi guruma — Leg wheel — 足車 Ô guruma — Large wheel — 大車 Ô soto otoshi — Large outer drop — 大外落とし Ô soto gari — Large outer reap — 大外刈り Ko soto gari — Small outer reap — 小外刈り Ô uchi gari — Large inner reap — 大内刈り Ko uchi gari — Small inner reap — 小内刈り Ko soto gake — Small outer hook — 小外掛け De ashi barai — Advancing foot sweep — 出足払い Tsubame gaeshi — Swallow counter — 燕返し Okuri ashi barai — Sliding foot sweep — 送り足払い Harai tsuri komi ashi — Sweeping drawing leg — 払い釣り込み足 Sasae tsuri komi ashi — Supporting drawing leg — 支釣り込み足 Kari kaesu — Reap return — 刈り返す |
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| Sutemi waza — Body-abandoning techniques | ||
| Techniques in which the practitioner temporarily abandons the standing position in order to execute the projection, while maintaining control of the body throughout the action. | ||
| Ma sutemi waza — Direct body-abandoning techniques | ||
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Tomoe nage — Circular throw — 巴投げ Ura nage — Rear throw — 裏投げ Sumi gaeshi — Corner reversal — 隅返し |
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Tani otoshi — Valley drop — 谷落とし Yoko otoshi — Side drop — 横落とし Yoko wakare — Side separation — 横分かれ Yoko gake — Side hook — 横掛け Yoko guruma — Side wheel — 横車 Yoko sumi gaeshi — Side corner reversal — 横隅返し Uki waza — Floating technique — 浮き技 |