is one of the original 40
throws
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of
Judo
is an unarmed gendai budō, modern Japanese martial art, combat sport, Olympic sport (since 1964), and the most prominent form of jacket wrestling competed internationally.『日本大百科全書』電子版【柔道】(CD-ROM version of Encyc ...
as developed by
Jigoro Kano. It belongs to the fifth group,
Gokyo
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, of the traditional throwing list, Gokyo (no waza), of Kodokan Judo. It is also part of the current 67 Throws of Kodokan Judo. It is classified as a rear sacrifice technique,
Ma-sutemi.
Description
In the
Nage No Kata, Ura nage is demonstrated as a response to a striking technique.
Uke advances on
Tori, striking downward towards Tori's forehead. Tori will respond to the strike by stepping forward and into Uke's armpit to avoid the strike and close distance with Uke. While stepping forward, Tori will lower their body weight and step one foot past uke's hip and the other foot inwards between uke's legs. Tori will then place a hand on the back of Uke's belt and the other hand on Uke's
abdomen
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. While pressing upwards with hands and hips, Tori will move the foot between uke's leg inward while dropping shoulders towards the mat behind them. Tori's hips should not touch the mat. Uke will be thrown over Tori's shoulder and will maintain tension in their posture to avoid drooping or falling onto Tori during the throw.
References
* Ohlenkamp, Neil (2006
''Judo Unleashed''basic reference on judo. .
Further reading
*
External links
- Judo Technique breakdown
Judo technique
Japanese martial arts terminology
Throw (grappling)
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