The is the fundamental syllabus of Kodokan Judo, consisting of 40 basic throws organized into five groups ( Kyo ) based on difficulty and teaching progression. Notable Techniques 1st (Dai-ikkyo) De-ashi-harai , O-goshi , Seoi-nage 2nd (Dai-nikyo) Tai-otoshi , Uchi-mata , Koshi-guruma 3rd (Dai-sankyo) Tsuri-goshi , Tomoe-nage , Kata-guruma 4th (Dai-yonkyo) Sumi-gaeshi , Tani-otoshi , Uki-otoshi 5th (Dai-gokyo) Ura-nage , Yoko-wakare , Ushiro-goshi Prohibited Techniques ( Kinshi-waza )
21 techniques using the legs or feet to reap or trip (e.g., Osoto-gari , Uchi-mata ). Sacrifice Techniques ( Sutemi-waza )
16 techniques primarily using the hands and arms (e.g., Seoi-nage , Kata-guruma ). Kodokan Judo Throwing Techniques
Certain techniques are banned in competition due to their high risk of injury, such as Kani-basami (scissors throw) and Kawazu-gake (one-leg entanglement).
Every successful Kodokan throw is executed through three essential stages: The is the fundamental syllabus of Kodokan Judo,
16 techniques where the thrower falls to their side (e.g., Tani-otoshi , Yoko-gake ). The Gokyo no Waza (Standard Syllabus)
For those looking for a comprehensive visual and technical reference, Toshiro Daigo’s book, Kodokan Judo Throwing Techniques , is considered a definitive resource on all 67 original categories. Kodokan Judo Throwing Techniques - sciphilconf.berkeley.edu Certain techniques are banned in competition due to
In these techniques, the thrower intentionally falls to the ground to use their body weight and momentum to throw the opponent.