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An article on Reflections on Gake and Gari Leg Actions in Ashi Waza from the Judo Information Site

Asi-waza (foot/leg techniques) belong to the Throwing techniques (Nage-waza) group. There are different types of leg throwing techniques (Ashi Waza), these include those sweeping, reaping and hooking. The ashi-waza techniques are not easy to master but when performed right these

Ashi-waza (foot/leg techniques) belong to the Throwing techniques (Nage-waza) group, there are certain types of leg throwing techniques (Ashi Waza). These include those techniques known as sweeping, reaping and hooking. Some people claim that there is no difference between a sweep and a

An article on the Technical Aspects of Ashiwaza from the Judo Information Site

Te-waza (hand techniques) belong to the Throwing techniques (Nage-waza) group, and effectively performed using the hands/arms to throw the opponent. It is completed from a standing position, and include the use of body shifting to disrupt the opponent, followed by

The Story of Yasuhiro Yamashita, from the comprehensive Judo Information Site with complete references on Judo history, principles, philosophy, tournaments, techniques, and much more

A definition of Elite Judo Players What makes an Elite Judo player elite? Surely winning cannot be the measure of an elite player. Winning is nothing more an incidental by-product of being an elite player. Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary defines elite

Judo Technique drawings (nage waza) from the comprehensive and popular Judo Information Site with complete references on Judo history, principles, philosophy, tournaments, techniques, and much more

Go-no-kata instruction from the comprehensive and popular Judo Information Site with complete references on Judo history, principles, philosophy, tournaments, techniques, lists of Judo clubs, links to all Judo web pages, humor, art, Judo books, and m

An article on Preparatory Moves for Nagewaza from the Judo Information Site