Most common competition throws (Judo)

The following four throws are the most common ones used in Judo competition these days.


1. Uchi-mata

– Follow-up throw: e.g. Uchi-makikomi

2. Seoi-nage

– Number one without separated Ippon-seoi-nage
– Follow-up throw: e.g. Seoi-otoshi

3. Sumi-otoshi

– Bundle for push overs of failed throw attempts
– Follow-up throw: e.g. O-soto-otoshi

4. O-uchi-gari

– Follow-up throw: e.g. Ko-uchi-gari


Additional thoughts
– No Morote-gari or Kuchiki-taoshi, because leg grabbing is illegal
– No hip throws, because it’s harder to get the right grips for them