Why is Uchi Mata so popular?
Uchi Mata is quite popular for several reasons. Since it is an Ashi Waza, it can be used smoothly with other foot techniques. You can use foot sweeps to set the Uchi Mata. Though it looks beautiful when executed properly by a judoka in randori or actual competition, it isn’t a throw that can be used by everyone.
How does Uchi Mata work?
Uchi Mata is a throw that wins Judo matches in an instant. Using balance, timing, kuzushi, technique and speed to send an opponent flying high into the air guaranteeing their rotation over, directly onto their back.
Is Uchi Mata a hip throw?
Uchimata, or inner thigh throw, is classified as a leg technique in the nage-no-kata of Kodokan Judo. It often uses considerable hip action as well and some references therefore consider it a hip throw (such as Judo in Action by Kazuzo Kudo, 9th dan).
How do you throw Uchi Mata?
Features of this Waza The Uchi-mata (Inner-thigh reaping throw) consists of destabilizing the opponent diagonally toward the front, and then using the back of the thigh to throw him.
What is the meaning of Uchi Mata?
Inner-thigh reaping throw
The Uchi-mata (Inner-thigh reaping throw) consists of destabilizing the opponent diagonally toward the front, and then using the back of the thigh to throw him.
What does Harai mean in Judo?
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.
What is a judo throw?
A judo throw requires establishing a firm grip (Kumi Kata), getting your opponent off-balance (Kuzushi), getting into position (Tsukuri), and executing the throw (Kake)
What’s name for rolling in judo?
Ukemui – Judo Breakfalls & Rolls Mae Ukemi – Forward Breakfall. Ushiro Ukemi – Back Breakfall. Yoko Ukemi – Side Breakfall. Zenpo Kaiten – Forward Roll Breakfall.
How do you remember names in judo?
What are some methods you use to remember the names of throws in judo or any martial art for that matter?…
- Koshi (hip) Guruma (wheel).
- O (big/major) Goshi (hip).
- O (big/major) Guruma (wheel).
- O (big/major) Soto (outer) Gari (reap)
- Ko (little/minor) Soto (outer) Gari (reap)
What is a pin in Judo?
Osaekomi-waza (Pinning techniques) is one of the groups of Katame-waza (Grappling techniques). These pins represent different types of hold down techniques when holds another one on his back.
What does Yoshi mean in Judo?
Ukemi – Break Your Fall. Waza – Technique. Yoshi – Carry On (continue the contest)