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Tachi-Waza

立技

TAH-chee WAH-zah

Standing techniques — judo techniques applied from an upright standing position.

Context & Usage

Tachi-waza refers to all throwing techniques (nage-waza) applied while standing. It is contrasted with ne-waza (ground techniques). Competition judo emphasizes transitions between tachi-waza and ne-waza.