I use the following principles to describe throws.
| Principles | Typical examples |
|---|---|
| Reaping | O-soto-gari, O-uchi-gari |
| Sweeping | De-ashi-barai, Okuri-ashi-barai |
| Blocking | Hiza-guruma, Ashi-guruma |
| Tilting | Uki-otoshi, Sumi-otoshi |
| Lifting | Kata-guruma, Ushiro-goshi |
| Twisting | Tai-otoshi, Uki-goshi |
| Rolling | Soto-makikomi, Uchi-makikomi |
| Falling | Uki-waza, Tani-otoshi |
Many throws combine multiple principles.
- Harai-goshi: Blocking, Lifting, Sweeping and Twisting