Uchi mata sukashi is a throwing technique in judo, this throw has been created for the sole and unique purpose of being a counter-attack to Uchi mata. It is worth mentioning that there are two versions of Uchi mata sukashi. In this article we will break down both versions. 1st version of Uchi mata sukashi … Read more

Sukui nage or the scooping throw is a judo throw that consists of taking down the opponent by grabbing both their legs. Sukui nage, amongst other judo techniques, has been banned from judo competition by the International Judo Federation (IJF) for being a leg grabbing technique. Attempting such a technique would result in a Shido … Read more

Okuri ashi harai or Okuri ashi barai is a foot throwing technique in judo, this technique consists of sweeping both feet of the opponent laterally. Do not confuse it with De ashi harai, although they both belong to the same family of foot sweeping throws, Okuri ashi harai sweeps both feet while De ashi harai … Read more

Tsubame gaeshi is a foot throwing technique in judo. It is translated to “swallow counter”, which makes it a fully counter-attacking technique. In this article, you will learn how to do Tsubame gaeshi in a step-by-step guide. How to do Tsubame gaeshi (step-by-step guide) Important note: In this guide, we have broken down this throw … Read more

Hane goshi is a hip throwing technique in judo, many beginners wrongly confuse it with Harai goshi, although they both belong to the same family of hip throws, there are many differences between them. In this article, you will learn: How to do Hane goshi (step-by-step guide) How to do Hane goshi (step-by-step guide) Important … Read more

Yoko otoshi is a side sacrificing throw where you have to sacrifice your own balance to throw your opponent on the ground. In this article, you will learn: How to do Yoko otoshi (Step-by-step guide) Variations of Yoko otoshi How to do Yoko otoshi (step-by-step guide) Important note: In this guide, we have broken down … Read more