Kodokan Judo Techniques: Official 100 Waza List

Cited official sources

Source cited: Kodokan official technique list. Technique names and classifications follow that source; study notes are short original summaries, with the full official wording available from the linked source.

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Safety and rules note

Some Kodokan techniques are prohibited, restricted, or unsuitable for normal randori and competition practice. Use this list as a reference, and follow current rules and qualified dojo instruction before drilling high-risk waza.

How to use this list in training

Pick one waza, attach a video or practice note, and update your waza map with grip, entry, partner reaction, and next drill.

Waza map Practice log

Nage-waza Katame-waza Cited official sources

Nage-waza

No.	Waza	Japanese	Class	Study note
1	De-ashi-haraiAdvancing foot sweep	出足払	Dai-ikkyo Ashi-waza	Official Kodokan Ashi-waza entry. Track grip, kuzushi, entry timing, partner reaction, and the next drill.
2	Hiza-gurumaKnee wheel	膝車	Dai-ikkyo Ashi-waza	Official Kodokan Ashi-waza entry. Track grip, kuzushi, entry timing, partner reaction, and the next drill.
3	Sasae-tsurikomi-ashiPropping drawing ankle throw	支釣込足	Dai-ikkyo Ashi-waza	Official Kodokan Ashi-waza entry. Track grip, kuzushi, entry timing, partner reaction, and the next drill.
4	Uki-goshiFloating hip throw	浮腰	Dai-ikkyo Koshi-waza	Official Kodokan Koshi-waza entry. Track grip, kuzushi, entry timing, partner reaction, and the next drill.
5	Osoto-gariLarge outer reap	大外刈	Dai-ikkyo Ashi-waza	Official Kodokan Ashi-waza entry. Track grip, kuzushi, entry timing, partner reaction, and the next drill.
6	O-goshiMajor hip throw	大腰	Dai-ikkyo Koshi-waza	Official Kodokan Koshi-waza entry. Track grip, kuzushi, entry timing, partner reaction, and the next drill.
7	Ouchi-gariLarge inner reap	大内刈	Dai-ikkyo Ashi-waza	Official Kodokan Ashi-waza entry. Track grip, kuzushi, entry timing, partner reaction, and the next drill.
8	Seoi-nageShoulder throw	背負投	Dai-ikkyo Te-waza	Official Kodokan Te-waza entry. Track grip, kuzushi, entry timing, partner reaction, and the next drill.
9	Kosoto-gariSmall outer reap	小外刈	Dai-nikyo Ashi-waza	Official Kodokan Ashi-waza entry. Track grip, kuzushi, entry timing, partner reaction, and the next drill.
10	Kouchi-gariSmall inner reap	小内刈	Dai-nikyo Ashi-waza	Official Kodokan Ashi-waza entry. Track grip, kuzushi, entry timing, partner reaction, and the next drill.
11	Koshi-gurumaHip wheel	腰車	Dai-nikyo Koshi-waza	Official Kodokan Koshi-waza entry. Track grip, kuzushi, entry timing, partner reaction, and the next drill.
12	Tsurikomi-goshiLifting pulling hip throw	釣込腰	Dai-nikyo Koshi-waza	Official Kodokan Koshi-waza entry. Track grip, kuzushi, entry timing, partner reaction, and the next drill.
13	Okuri-ashi-haraiSliding foot sweep	送足払	Dai-nikyo Ashi-waza	Official Kodokan Ashi-waza entry. Track grip, kuzushi, entry timing, partner reaction, and the next drill.
14	Tai-otoshiBody drop	体落	Dai-nikyo Te-waza	Official Kodokan Te-waza entry. Track grip, kuzushi, entry timing, partner reaction, and the next drill.
15	Harai-goshiSweeping hip throw	払腰	Dai-nikyo Koshi-waza	Official Kodokan Koshi-waza entry. Track grip, kuzushi, entry timing, partner reaction, and the next drill.
16	Uchi-mataInner thigh throw	内股	Dai-nikyo Ashi-waza	Official Kodokan Ashi-waza entry. Track grip, kuzushi, entry timing, partner reaction, and the next drill.
17	Kosoto-gakeSmall outer hook	小外掛	Dai-sankyo Ashi-waza	Official Kodokan Ashi-waza entry. Track grip, kuzushi, entry timing, partner reaction, and the next drill.
18	Tsuri-goshiLifting hip throw	釣腰	Dai-sankyo Koshi-waza	Official Kodokan Koshi-waza entry. Track grip, kuzushi, entry timing, partner reaction, and the next drill.
19	Yoko-otoshiSide drop	横落	Dai-sankyo Yoko-sutemi-waza	Official Kodokan Yoko-sutemi-waza entry. Track grip, kuzushi, entry timing, partner reaction, and the next drill.
20	Ashi-gurumaLeg wheel	足車	Dai-sankyo Ashi-waza	Official Kodokan Ashi-waza entry. Track grip, kuzushi, entry timing, partner reaction, and the next drill.
21	Hane-goshiSpring hip throw	跳腰	Dai-sankyo Koshi-waza	Official Kodokan Koshi-waza entry. Track grip, kuzushi, entry timing, partner reaction, and the next drill.
22	Harai-tsurikomi-ashiSweeping lifting pulling foot throw	払釣込足	Dai-sankyo Ashi-waza	Official Kodokan Ashi-waza entry. Track grip, kuzushi, entry timing, partner reaction, and the next drill.
23	Tomoe-nageCircle throw	巴投	Dai-sankyo Ma-sutemi-waza	Official Kodokan Ma-sutemi-waza entry. Track grip, kuzushi, entry timing, partner reaction, and the next drill.
24	Kata-gurumaShoulder wheel	肩車	Dai-sankyo Te-waza	Official Kodokan Te-waza entry. Track grip, kuzushi, entry timing, partner reaction, and the next drill.
25	Sumi-gaeshiCorner reversal	隅返	Dai-yonkyo Ma-sutemi-waza	Official Kodokan Ma-sutemi-waza entry. Track grip, kuzushi, entry timing, partner reaction, and the next drill.
26	Tani-otoshiValley drop	谷落	Dai-yonkyo Yoko-sutemi-waza	Official Kodokan Yoko-sutemi-waza entry. Track grip, kuzushi, entry timing, partner reaction, and the next drill.
27	Hane-makikomiSpring wraparound	跳巻込	Dai-yonkyo Yoko-sutemi-waza	Official Kodokan Yoko-sutemi-waza entry. Track grip, kuzushi, entry timing, partner reaction, and the next drill.
28	Sukui-nageScoop throw	掬投	Dai-yonkyo Te-waza	Official Kodokan Te-waza entry. Track grip, kuzushi, entry timing, partner reaction, and the next drill.
29	Utsuri-goshiShifting hip throw	移腰	Dai-yonkyo Koshi-waza	Official Kodokan Koshi-waza entry. Track grip, kuzushi, entry timing, partner reaction, and the next drill.
30	O-gurumaLarge wheel	大車	Dai-yonkyo Ashi-waza	Official Kodokan Ashi-waza entry. Track grip, kuzushi, entry timing, partner reaction, and the next drill.
31	Soto-makikomiOuter wraparound	外巻込	Dai-yonkyo Yoko-sutemi-waza	Official Kodokan Yoko-sutemi-waza entry. Track grip, kuzushi, entry timing, partner reaction, and the next drill.
32	Uki-otoshiFloating drop	浮落	Dai-yonkyo Te-waza	Official Kodokan Te-waza entry. Track grip, kuzushi, entry timing, partner reaction, and the next drill.
33	Osoto-gurumaLarge outer wheel	大外車	Dai-gokyo Ashi-waza	Official Kodokan Ashi-waza entry. Track grip, kuzushi, entry timing, partner reaction, and the next drill.
34	Uki-wazaFloating technique	浮技	Dai-gokyo Yoko-sutemi-waza	Official Kodokan Yoko-sutemi-waza entry. Track grip, kuzushi, entry timing, partner reaction, and the next drill.
35	Yoko-wakareSide separation	横分	Dai-gokyo Yoko-sutemi-waza	Official Kodokan Yoko-sutemi-waza entry. Track grip, kuzushi, entry timing, partner reaction, and the next drill.
36	Yoko-gurumaSide wheel	横車	Dai-gokyo Yoko-sutemi-waza	Official Kodokan Yoko-sutemi-waza entry. Track grip, kuzushi, entry timing, partner reaction, and the next drill.
37	Ushiro-goshiRear hip throw	後腰	Dai-gokyo Koshi-waza	Official Kodokan Koshi-waza entry. Track grip, kuzushi, entry timing, partner reaction, and the next drill.
38	Ura-nageRear throw	裏投	Dai-gokyo Ma-sutemi-waza	Official Kodokan Ma-sutemi-waza entry. Track grip, kuzushi, entry timing, partner reaction, and the next drill.
39	Sumi-otoshiCorner drop	隅落	Dai-gokyo Te-waza	Official Kodokan Te-waza entry. Track grip, kuzushi, entry timing, partner reaction, and the next drill.
40	Yoko-gakeSide prop	横掛	Dai-gokyo Yoko-sutemi-waza	Official Kodokan Yoko-sutemi-waza entry. Track grip, kuzushi, entry timing, partner reaction, and the next drill.
41	Obi-otoshiBelt drop	帯落	Habukareta-waza Te-waza	Official Kodokan Te-waza entry. Track grip, kuzushi, entry timing, partner reaction, and the next drill.
42	Seoi-otoshiShoulder drop	背負落	Habukareta-waza Te-waza	Official Kodokan Te-waza entry. Track grip, kuzushi, entry timing, partner reaction, and the next drill.
43	Yama-arashiMountain storm	山嵐	Habukareta-waza Te-waza	Official Kodokan Te-waza entry. Track grip, kuzushi, entry timing, partner reaction, and the next drill.
44	Osoto-otoshiLarge outer drop	大外落	Habukareta-waza Ashi-waza	Official Kodokan Ashi-waza entry. Track grip, kuzushi, entry timing, partner reaction, and the next drill.
45	Daki-wakareHigh separation	抱分	Habukareta-waza Yoko-sutemi-waza	Official Kodokan Yoko-sutemi-waza entry. Track grip, kuzushi, entry timing, partner reaction, and the next drill.
46	Hikikomi-gaeshiPulling in reversal	引込返	Habukareta-waza Ma-sutemi-waza	Official Kodokan Ma-sutemi-waza entry. Track grip, kuzushi, entry timing, partner reaction, and the next drill.
47	Tawara-gaeshiRice bag reversal	俵返	Habukareta-waza Ma-sutemi-waza	Official Kodokan Ma-sutemi-waza entry. Track grip, kuzushi, entry timing, partner reaction, and the next drill.
48	Uchi-makikomiInner wraparound	内巻込	Habukareta-waza Yoko-sutemi-waza	Official Kodokan Yoko-sutemi-waza entry. Track grip, kuzushi, entry timing, partner reaction, and the next drill.
49	Morote-gariTwo hand reap	双手刈	Shinmeisho-no-waza Te-waza	Official Kodokan Te-waza entry. Track grip, kuzushi, entry timing, partner reaction, and the next drill.
50	Kuchiki-taoshiSingle leg takedown	朽木倒	Shinmeisho-no-waza Te-waza	Official Kodokan Te-waza entry. Track grip, kuzushi, entry timing, partner reaction, and the next drill.
51	Kibisu-gaeshiHeel trip reversal	踵返	Shinmeisho-no-waza Te-waza	Official Kodokan Te-waza entry. Track grip, kuzushi, entry timing, partner reaction, and the next drill.
52	Uchi-mata-sukashiInner thigh void throw	内股透	Shinmeisho-no-waza Te-waza	Official Kodokan Te-waza entry. Track grip, kuzushi, entry timing, partner reaction, and the next drill.
53	Tsubame-gaeshiSwallow counter	燕返	Shinmeisho-no-waza Ashi-waza	Official Kodokan Ashi-waza entry. Track grip, kuzushi, entry timing, partner reaction, and the next drill.
54	Kouchi-gaeshiSmall inner reap counter	小内返	Shinmeisho-no-waza Ashi-waza	Official Kodokan Ashi-waza entry. Track grip, kuzushi, entry timing, partner reaction, and the next drill.
55	Ouchi-gaeshiLarge inner reap counter	大内返	Shinmeisho-no-waza Ashi-waza	Official Kodokan Ashi-waza entry. Track grip, kuzushi, entry timing, partner reaction, and the next drill.
56	Osoto-gaeshiLarge outer reap counter	大外返	Shinmeisho-no-waza Ashi-waza	Official Kodokan Ashi-waza entry. Track grip, kuzushi, entry timing, partner reaction, and the next drill.
57	Harai-goshi-gaeshiSweeping hip counter	払腰返	Shinmeisho-no-waza Koshi-waza	Official Kodokan Koshi-waza entry. Track grip, kuzushi, entry timing, partner reaction, and the next drill.
58	Uchi-mata-gaeshiInner thigh counter	内股返	Shinmeisho-no-waza Ashi-waza	Official Kodokan Ashi-waza entry. Track grip, kuzushi, entry timing, partner reaction, and the next drill.
59	Hane-goshi-gaeshiSpring hip counter	跳腰返	Shinmeisho-no-waza Koshi-waza	Official Kodokan Koshi-waza entry. Track grip, kuzushi, entry timing, partner reaction, and the next drill.
60	Kani-basamiCrab scissors throw	蟹挟	Shinmeisho-no-waza Yoko-sutemi-waza	Official Kodokan Yoko-sutemi-waza entry. Track grip, kuzushi, entry timing, partner reaction, and the next drill. This waza is treated as a prohibited judo technique; do not use it in randori or competition, and follow current rules and dojo instruction.
61	Osoto-makikomiLarge outer wraparound	大外巻込	Shinmeisho-no-waza Yoko-sutemi-waza	Official Kodokan Yoko-sutemi-waza entry. Track grip, kuzushi, entry timing, partner reaction, and the next drill.
62	Kawazu-gakeOne leg entanglement	河津掛	Shinmeisho-no-waza Ashi-waza	Official Kodokan Ashi-waza entry. Track grip, kuzushi, entry timing, partner reaction, and the next drill. This waza is treated as a prohibited judo technique; do not use it in randori or competition, and follow current rules and dojo instruction.
63	Harai-makikomiSweeping wraparound	払巻込	Shinmeisho-no-waza Yoko-sutemi-waza	Official Kodokan Yoko-sutemi-waza entry. Track grip, kuzushi, entry timing, partner reaction, and the next drill.
64	Uchi-mata-makikomiInner thigh wraparound	内股巻込	Shinmeisho-no-waza Yoko-sutemi-waza	Official Kodokan Yoko-sutemi-waza entry. Track grip, kuzushi, entry timing, partner reaction, and the next drill.
65	Sode-tsurikomi-goshiSleeve lifting pulling hip throw	袖釣込腰	Shinmeisho-no-waza Koshi-waza	Official Kodokan Koshi-waza entry. Track grip, kuzushi, entry timing, partner reaction, and the next drill.
66	Ippon-seoi-nageOne arm shoulder throw	一本背負投	Shinmeisho-no-waza Te-waza	Official Kodokan Te-waza entry. Track grip, kuzushi, entry timing, partner reaction, and the next drill.
67	Obi-tori-gaeshiBelt grab reversal	帯取返	Shinmeisho-no-waza Te-waza	Official Kodokan Te-waza entry. Track grip, kuzushi, entry timing, partner reaction, and the next drill.
68	Kouchi-makikomiSmall inner wraparound	小内巻込	Shinmeisho-no-waza Yoko-sutemi-waza	Official Kodokan Yoko-sutemi-waza entry. Track grip, kuzushi, entry timing, partner reaction, and the next drill.

Katame-waza

No.	Waza	Japanese	Class	Study note
69	Kesa-gatameScarf hold	袈裟固	Osaekomi-waza Osaekomi-waza	Official Kodokan Osaekomi-waza entry. Track the hold shape, weight placement, escape direction, and transition.
70	Kuzure-kesa-gatameModified scarf hold	崩袈裟固	Osaekomi-waza Osaekomi-waza	Official Kodokan Osaekomi-waza entry. Track the hold shape, weight placement, escape direction, and transition.
71	Ushiro-kesa-gatameReverse scarf hold	後袈裟固	Osaekomi-waza Osaekomi-waza	Official Kodokan Osaekomi-waza entry. Track the hold shape, weight placement, escape direction, and transition.
72	Kata-gatameShoulder hold	肩固	Osaekomi-waza Osaekomi-waza	Official Kodokan Osaekomi-waza entry. Track the hold shape, weight placement, escape direction, and transition.
73	Kami-shiho-gatameUpper four quarters hold	上四方固	Osaekomi-waza Osaekomi-waza	Official Kodokan Osaekomi-waza entry. Track the hold shape, weight placement, escape direction, and transition.
74	Kuzure-kami-shiho-gatameModified upper four quarters hold	崩上四方固	Osaekomi-waza Osaekomi-waza	Official Kodokan Osaekomi-waza entry. Track the hold shape, weight placement, escape direction, and transition.
75	Yoko-shiho-gatameSide four quarters hold	横四方固	Osaekomi-waza Osaekomi-waza	Official Kodokan Osaekomi-waza entry. Track the hold shape, weight placement, escape direction, and transition.
76	Tate-shiho-gatameStraight four quarters hold	縦四方固	Osaekomi-waza Osaekomi-waza	Official Kodokan Osaekomi-waza entry. Track the hold shape, weight placement, escape direction, and transition.
77	Uki-gatameFloating hold	浮固	Osaekomi-waza Osaekomi-waza	Official Kodokan Osaekomi-waza entry. Track the hold shape, weight placement, escape direction, and transition.
78	Ura-gatameBack hold	裏固	Osaekomi-waza Osaekomi-waza	Official Kodokan Osaekomi-waza entry. Track the hold shape, weight placement, escape direction, and transition.
79	Nami-juji-jimeNormal cross strangle	並十字絞	Shime-waza Shime-waza	Official Kodokan Shime-waza entry. Review collar or arm position, control direction, and safe tapping under qualified supervision.
80	Gyaku-juji-jimeReverse cross strangle	逆十字絞	Shime-waza Shime-waza	Official Kodokan Shime-waza entry. Review collar or arm position, control direction, and safe tapping under qualified supervision.
81	Kata-juji-jimeHalf cross strangle	片十字絞	Shime-waza Shime-waza	Official Kodokan Shime-waza entry. Review collar or arm position, control direction, and safe tapping under qualified supervision.
82	Hadaka-jimeNaked strangle	裸絞	Shime-waza Shime-waza	Official Kodokan Shime-waza entry. Review collar or arm position, control direction, and safe tapping under qualified supervision.
83	Okuri-eri-jimeSliding lapel strangle	送襟絞	Shime-waza Shime-waza	Official Kodokan Shime-waza entry. Review collar or arm position, control direction, and safe tapping under qualified supervision.
84	Kata-ha-jimeSingle wing strangle	片羽絞	Shime-waza Shime-waza	Official Kodokan Shime-waza entry. Review collar or arm position, control direction, and safe tapping under qualified supervision.
85	Do-jimeBody strangle	胴絞	Shime-waza Shime-waza	Official Kodokan Shime-waza entry. Review collar or arm position, control direction, and safe tapping under qualified supervision. This waza is treated as a prohibited judo technique; do not use it in randori or competition, and follow current rules and dojo instruction.
86	Sode-guruma-jimeSleeve wheel strangle	袖車絞	Shime-waza Shime-waza	Official Kodokan Shime-waza entry. Review collar or arm position, control direction, and safe tapping under qualified supervision.
87	Kata-te-jimeOne hand strangle	片手絞	Shime-waza Shime-waza	Official Kodokan Shime-waza entry. Review collar or arm position, control direction, and safe tapping under qualified supervision.
88	Ryo-te-jimeTwo hand strangle	両手絞	Shime-waza Shime-waza	Official Kodokan Shime-waza entry. Review collar or arm position, control direction, and safe tapping under qualified supervision.
89	Tsukkomi-jimeThrust strangle	突込絞	Shime-waza Shime-waza	Official Kodokan Shime-waza entry. Review collar or arm position, control direction, and safe tapping under qualified supervision.
90	Sankaku-jimeTriangle strangle	三角絞	Shime-waza Shime-waza	Official Kodokan Shime-waza entry. Review collar or arm position, control direction, and safe tapping under qualified supervision.
91	Ude-garamiArm entanglement	腕緘	Kansetsu-waza Kansetsu-waza	Official Kodokan Kansetsu-waza entry. Review arm position, control direction, and safe tapping under qualified supervision.
92	Ude-hishigi-juji-gatameCross arm lock	腕挫十字固	Kansetsu-waza Kansetsu-waza	Official Kodokan Kansetsu-waza entry. Review arm position, control direction, and safe tapping under qualified supervision.
93	Ude-hishigi-ude-gatameArm lock	腕挫腕固	Kansetsu-waza Kansetsu-waza	Official Kodokan Kansetsu-waza entry. Review arm position, control direction, and safe tapping under qualified supervision.
94	Ude-hishigi-hiza-gatameKnee arm lock	腕挫膝固	Kansetsu-waza Kansetsu-waza	Official Kodokan Kansetsu-waza entry. Review arm position, control direction, and safe tapping under qualified supervision.
95	Ude-hishigi-waki-gatameArmpit arm lock	腕挫腋固	Kansetsu-waza Kansetsu-waza	Official Kodokan Kansetsu-waza entry. Review arm position, control direction, and safe tapping under qualified supervision.
96	Ude-hishigi-hara-gatameStomach arm lock	腕挫腹固	Kansetsu-waza Kansetsu-waza	Official Kodokan Kansetsu-waza entry. Review arm position, control direction, and safe tapping under qualified supervision.
97	Ashi-garamiLeg entanglement	足緘	Kansetsu-waza Kansetsu-waza	Official Kodokan Kansetsu-waza entry. Review arm position, control direction, and safe tapping under qualified supervision. This waza is treated as a prohibited judo technique; do not use it in randori or competition, and follow current rules and dojo instruction.
98	Ude-hishigi-ashi-gatameLeg arm lock	腕挫脚固	Kansetsu-waza Kansetsu-waza	Official Kodokan Kansetsu-waza entry. Review arm position, control direction, and safe tapping under qualified supervision.
99	Ude-hishigi-te-gatameHand arm lock	腕挫手固	Kansetsu-waza Kansetsu-waza	Official Kodokan Kansetsu-waza entry. Review arm position, control direction, and safe tapping under qualified supervision.
100	Ude-hishigi-sankaku-gatameTriangle arm lock	腕挫三角固	Kansetsu-waza Kansetsu-waza	Official Kodokan Kansetsu-waza entry. Review arm position, control direction, and safe tapping under qualified supervision.