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 reap. Secondly, since hooking techniques are not common they are less understood than either the sweep or the reap. The ashi-waza is not easy to master but when done right, these techniques are some of the most magnificent throws in the whole of Judo.
Here is the list of all Foot Techniques (Ashi-Waza):
- Hiza Guruma (Knee Wheel)
- Kosoto Gake (Small Outside Hook)
- Kosoto Gari (Small Outside Hook)
- Kouchi Gari (Minor Inner Reaping)
- O Guruma (Large Wheel)
- Okuriashi Harai (Following Foot Sweep)
- Ouchi Gari (Major Inner Reaping)
- Ouchi Gaeshi (Major Inner Reversal)
- Osoto Gari (Major Outer Reaping)
- Osoto Gaeshi (Osotogari Counter)
- Osoto Guruma (Larger Outer Wheel)
- Osoto Otoshi (Larger Outer Drop)
- Sasae Tsurikomi Ashi (Lifting Pulling Ankle Prop)
- Tsubame Gaeshi (Flight Reversal)
- Uchimata (Inner Thigh Throw)
- Ashi Guruma (Leg Wheel)
- Deashi Harai (Forward Foot Sweep)
- Hane Goshi Gaeshi ( Hip Spring Counter)
- Harai Goshi Gaeshi (Hip Sweep Counter)
- Harai Tsurikomi Ashi (Lifting Pulling Foot Sweep)