ALYSSA MAISSE I.

ORILLA
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January 23, 2014

UKEMI
Ukemi or Fall breaking is employed to prevent injury and minimize the pain when a contestant falls or is thrown by an
opponent. Fall breaking includes front, back, right, and left break falls, and a forward roll break fall. In addition to being a
basic component of throwing techniques, fall breaking is also a fundamental part of all Judo techniques, and is therefore
of the highest importance. Break fall drills begin gently and from low postures, and are gradually performed faster and
from higher postures. Finally, they are performed during actual movement.

Back break fall

Begin with the both arms extended forward at shoulder height. Go
into a crouching posture and fall backwards onto your rounded back
with both arms on the mat. To prevent impact shocks to the head at
this time, raise the head forward as if looking at your belt.

Side break fall

Step forward with the left leg and extend the right arm outward from
the side at shoulder height. Advance the right foot as if swept out by
foot sweep. Allow the foot to continue upward, following through
with right arm while falling sideways. Bend the left leg at the knee,
and strike the mat with the right arm to dissipate the impact, with the
feet up and together.

Forward break fall

Fall forward with the body extended and strike with both hands to dissipate the impact.

Forward roll break fall

Bring both hands and the right foot forward simultaneously, push strongly forward from both feet and tuck the right arm
inward when entering the roll. Strike the mat with the left hand as the feet make contact with the mat.

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February 20, 2014

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TACHIWAZA (Standing Techniques)

"Tachi-waza" (Standing techniques) are performed from

a standing posture, and they refer to Nage waza
(Throwing techniques) which include Te waza (Hand
techniques), Ashi waza (Foot / Leg techniques), and
Koshi waza (Hip techniques). Nearly all Tachi-waza
(Standing techniques) utilize Tai-sabaki (Body shifting /
Body control) maneuvers to destabilize and throw an
opponent without falling oneself. There are Kaeshiwaza (Counter techniques) to Tachi-waza (Standing techniques), and their successful execution requires speed and
intuition, making them one of the more interesting aspects of a contest.
Taiotoshi (Body Drop)
This is a basic Judo Te waza (Hand techniques) centered on the use of the Tsurite
(Lifting hand) and the footwork. To perform a Tai-otoshi (Body drop), you must
destabilize the opponent toward the forward right corner, and then throw the opponent
down in a diagonal manner over your side. The Kata (Form) of this Waza closely
resembles that of the Seoi-otoshi (Shoulder drop). One leg is extended outward and is
used as the fulcrum over which to topple the opponent.
The use of the Tsurite (Lifting hand) is of particular importance in this Waza. Tori
(Player executing technique) Tsurite (Lifting hand) grasps Uke (Player receiving
opponent's attack) lapel area, and then lifts Uke (Player receiving opponent's attack)
with elbow extended outward. As the lift is applied, Uke (Player receiving opponent's
attack) heels lift off the floor, making him easier to pull. Although the Tai-otoshi (Body
drop) is frequently used in both men's and women's competition, it is also known as a
Choshi-waza (Timing technique) where light-footed motion is critical, and is therefore most often seen in contests
between two small-statured combatants.
Waza usage tip
This Waza must be applied at the precise moment the opponent begins forward or lateral motion.
The toes of the extended "fulcrum" leg must be pointing toward the Support leg in order to avoid injury.
De Ashi Barai (Forward Foot sweep)
This Ashi waza (Foot / leg techniques) is a high-level foot technique which requires
perfect timing. The De-ashi-barai (-harai) (Forward foot sweep) Waza consists of
sweeping the opponent's feet out from under him, and then throwing him down on his
side. From the natural posture, Tori (Player executing technique) moves forward as if
to attack, and at the moment when Uke (Player receiving opponent's attack) begins to
raise his foot to retreat, Tori (Player executing technique) executes this foot sweep.
The sweep must be executed at the moment Uke (Player receiving opponent's attack)
foot leaves the floor.
Because the sweep must be executed with considerable force, Tori (Player executing
technique) straightens his posture to maintain good balance during the sweep.
To facilitate the sweep, Tori (Player executing technique) pulls Uke (Player receiving
opponent's attack) Tsurite (Lifting hand) downward to destabilize him.
As Uke (Player receiving opponent's attack) balance is destabilized to the side, Tori (Player executing technique) executes
the sweep in one quick motion. In some cases, after hooking Uke (Player receiving opponent's attack) foot in the sweep,
Tori (Player executing technique) may hop for several steps on one foot before completing the sweep.
This Waza is best suited for combatants with coordinated foot skills, for lightweight division combatants, and for smallstatured women.
Timing is crucial to the success of the De-ashi-barai (-harai) (Forward foot sweep) Waza, and it is therefore difficult to

execute without considerable experience. Due to its difficulty and the "Judo sense" which it requires, this Waza is often
awarded an Ippon gachi (Win by ippon). Even when unsuccessful, this Waza will often destabilize the opponent, offering
the opportunity to transition to another Waza.
Waza usage tip
The sweeping kick must be performed swiftly from the Grappling stance.
In order to facilitate the sweep, the arch of Tori (Player executing technique) sweeping foot should strike Uke
(Player receiving opponent's attack) just below the ankle. Striking with the arch of the foot ensures better contact.
Ouchi Gari (large inner reap)
This is a representative Judo Waza in which the attacker moves straight into the
opponent's chest. The Ouchi-gari (Large inner reap) consists of moving straight into
the opponent's chest, and then executing a leg reap from the inner side to throw the
opponent onto his back.
From the natural posture, Tori (Player executing technique) takes a step forward
while pulling Uke (Player receiving opponent's attack) toward him, then moves his
Support leg forward behind his advanced leg. Although Tori (Player executing
technique) leg is at right angles to Uke (Player receiving opponent's attack) at this
point, Tori (Player executing technique) makes sure that his chest is squarely facing
Uke (Player receiving opponent's attack) chest. Tori (Player executing technique)
pulls Uke (Player receiving opponent's attack) body snugly against his own, then, while destabilizing Uke (Player
receiving opponent's attack) balance with his Tsurite (Lifting hand), Tori (Player executing technique) places his reaping
foot at the inner side of Uke (Player receiving opponent's attack) leg in preparation for the reap.
The foot reap can be performed in two different ways when executing the Ouchi-gari (Large inner reap). One way is
swing the reaping foot in a half circle in order to spread Uke (Player receiving opponent's attack) legs and destabilize his
balance. The other way is to engage Uke (Player receiving opponent's attack) leg with the reaping foot, and reap Uke
(Player receiving opponent's attack) foot while hopping several times on one leg in the backward direction. The Tsurite
(Lifting hand) can also be used in different ways. Tori (Player executing technique) can use his Tsurite (Lifting hand) to
pull the collar of Uke (Player receiving opponent's attack) uniform downward to destabilize his balance, or he can
destabilize Uke (Player receiving opponent's attack) by pushing Uke (Player receiving opponent's attack) shoulder. The
"pulling the collar downward" method is advantageous for a small-statured combatant when facing a larger opponent.
Because the Ouchi-gari (Large inner reap) is used to destabilize the opponent in the backward direction, Tori (Player
executing technique) can feign a forward-throw Waza, and when Uke (Player receiving opponent's attack) moves
backward to protect himself, Tori (Player executing technique) can execute this Ouchi-gari (Large inner reap). This Waza
can also be applied as a transition to another Waza.
Waza usage tip
Although a foot reap is usually applied to the opponents lower leg (below the calf), the opponent will be able to
free his leg if the foot reap position is too low.
When destabilizing Uke (Player receiving opponent's attack) by pulling downward with the Tsurite (Lifting hand),
Tori (Player executing technique) must pull Uke (Player receiving opponent's attack) collar strongly as if to pull
off his uniform. This ensures that the arms of both opponents are directly opposed to each other, making it more
difficult for Uke (Player receiving opponent's attack) to escape. Tori (Player executing technique) then pulls
downward with his Hiki-te (Pulling hand).

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Yoko Shiho Gatame ( Side Four Quarters)

Yoko-shiho-gatame, also known as 'Hon Yoko Shiho Gatame', Hon meaning true. However, the Kodakan do not accept
this, so I prefer to refer to this technique without the 'Hon'.
To perform the technique, kneel next to your opponents side. Place one arm underneath their head, the other underneath
their leg, reaching up to hold their belt if possible; if not hold onto the skirt of their gi. Then place your chest on theirs,
facing towards their head, to help prevent them pushing your head away. Forceyour hips into the ground to squeeze the air
out of your opponent.
If the arm is over the head, the hold becomes Kuzure-yoko-shiho-gatame.
Mune Gatame ( Chest Hold)
The above is how the technique should be performed - omitting the head would be kuzure-mune-gatame. Your chest
against your partners, your arms hold around your partners head and around their arm at the armpit.
To apply more pressure, your hands could be connected attacking your partners shoulder blades.

Kuzure Kesa Gatame (Broken Scarf Fold)

Kuzure-kesa-gatame is a variation of Kesa-gatame.
1.To perform the technique, sit next to your partners side and lean across them and place the nearest arm to them
underneath their arm. Hold their other arm tightly underneath your other armpit.
2. Alternate version, as above, but rather than placing your arm underneath their arm, hold onto their lapel and put
your weight into their sternum.