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Nage-Waza

投技

NAH-geh WAH-zah

Throwing techniques — one of the two main divisions of judo technique.

Context & Usage

Nage-Waza encompasses all standing throwing techniques in judo, divided into Te-Waza (hand), Koshi-Waza (hip), Ashi-Waza (foot/leg), Ma-Sutemi-Waza (rear sacrifice), and Yoko-Sutemi-Waza (side sacrifice).