10 techniques using the hips as a fulcrum (e.g., O-goshi , Harai-goshi ).
Every successful Kodokan throw is executed through three essential stages: Kodokan Judo Throwing Techniques
These throws are performed while the thrower ( tori ) remains upright. They are further categorized by the primary part of the body used to execute the throw: 10 techniques using the hips as a fulcrum (e
5 techniques where the thrower falls backward (e.g., Tomoe-nage , Sumi-gaeshi ). The is the fundamental syllabus of Kodokan Judo,
The is the fundamental syllabus of Kodokan Judo, consisting of 40 basic throws organized into five groups ( Kyo ) based on difficulty and teaching progression. Notable Techniques 1st (Dai-ikkyo) De-ashi-harai , O-goshi , Seoi-nage 2nd (Dai-nikyo) Tai-otoshi , Uchi-mata , Koshi-guruma 3rd (Dai-sankyo) Tsuri-goshi , Tomoe-nage , Kata-guruma 4th (Dai-yonkyo) Sumi-gaeshi , Tani-otoshi , Uki-otoshi 5th (Dai-gokyo) Ura-nage , Yoko-wakare , Ushiro-goshi Prohibited Techniques ( Kinshi-waza )