What are the terms in judo?

What are the terms in judo?

Glossary of Judo terms

• 67 Nage waza （Throwing techniques） 15 Te waza （Hand techniques） Seoi-nage（Shoulder throw） Tai-otoshi（Body drop） Kata-guruma（Shoulder wheel）
• 29 Katame waza （Grappling techniques） 7 Osae komi waza （Hold-down techniques） Kuzure-kesa-gatame（Modified scarf hold） Kata-gatame（Shoulder hold）

What do you call a judo mat?

The judokas wrestle on a mat called tatami (the mat area can range from 6 × 6 m to 12 × 12 m).

What does Yoshi mean in judo?

Uke – The person on the receiving end of a technique. Ukemi – Break Your Fall. Waza – Technique. Yoshi – Carry On (continue the contest)

How do you greet someone in judo?

This bow is a sign of our respect for the founder of judo. In tournament we bow before we enter the contest area, we bow once more at the line then step forward and the contest begins. At the end of the contest, we step back to the white line, bow to our opponent again and bow a final time as we exit the contest area.

How do you show respect in judo?

Bowing. Bowing is done to show respect for your teacher(s) (sensei) and fellow judo students (judoka). It is also used to show gratitude for practice. Bowing is not religious in any way and is analogous to the ‘American Handshake’.

How do you sit in judo?

To sit in seiza requires coming to a kneeling position momentarily, with the heels propped up; if one remains seated on the heels with the balls of the feet touching the floor and toes flexed forward, it is called kiza (跪座 / 跪坐).

What are the two kinds of courtesy in judo?

Etiquette, otherwise known as Reiho, is the physical manifestation of the spirit of Rei. Zarei (seated bow) and Ritsurei (standing bow) are usually taught in the dojo. These two types of Reiho are the focus of instruction, but they are not everything.

What is the basic principle of Judo?

The principle of Waza Waza is based on the fundamental principle of Judo that is, “Maximum Efficient Use of Mind and Body”. The theories of Tsukuri and Kake are expressing the principle from Waza’s viewpoint.

How many styles of Judo are there?

There are three basic categories of waza (技, techniques) in judo: nage-waza (投げ技, throwing techniques), katame-waza (固技, grappling techniques) and atemi-waza (当て身技, striking techniques).

Is Judo effective in street fight?

Judo is combat self-defense. All of which you could definitely use in a street fight. Judo teaches close range hand-to-hand combat which is highly effective in any street fight.

Is Jiu Jitsu better than Judo?

However, training both arts at the same time and exceling at them would require a full time training schedule. If your goal is to compete often or learn a martial art for self-defense, then BJJ is the best choice. If you are dead set on going to the Olympics, then Judo is your only option.

What is the simplest martial art to learn?

Check out the following martial arts disciplines that are easy to learn:

1. Karate. Karate is a diverse martial arts discipline that may be learned from any of three angles: as a form of self-defense, or as an art.
2. Basic Boxing. New martial arts students might explore basic boxing.
3. Muay Thai.
4. Jiu-Jitsu.
5. Krav Maga.