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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 | |
|---|---|
A demonstration of uki waza. The person on the ground is the one executing the throw. | |
| Classification | Nage-waza |
| Sub classification | Sutemi-waza |
| Kodokan | Yes |
| Technique name | |
| Rōmaji | Uki waza |
| Japanese | 浮技 |
| English | Floating technique |
| Korean | 모로 띄기 |
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edit- ↑ "浮技 Uki-waza (floating throw) UWA". Judo Techniques. International Judo Federation. Archived from the original on March 6, 2026. Retrieved March 15, 2026.