Uki waza

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Uki waza (浮技, "floating technique"), is one of the original 40 throws of Judo as developed by Jigoro Kano. It belongs to the fifth group, Gokyo, of the traditional throwing list, Gokyo (no waza), of Kodokan Judo. It is also part of the 67 throws of Kodokan Judo. It is classified as a side sacrifice technique, Yoko-sutemi.[citation needed] It is also called a floating throw.[1]

Uki waza
浮技
Judoka demonstrating Uki-waza Judo throw
A demonstration of uki waza. The person on the ground is the one executing the throw.
ClassificationNage-waza
Sub classificationSutemi-waza
KodokanYes
Technique name
RōmajiUki waza
Japanese浮技
EnglishFloating technique
Korean모로 띄기

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English aliases:

  • Floating throw

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References

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  1. "浮技 Uki-waza (floating throw) UWA". Judo Techniques. International Judo Federation. Archived from the original on March 6, 2026. Retrieved March 15, 2026.