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 )

Throwing techniques are broadly divided into two main categories: ( Tachi-waza ) and Sacrifice Techniques ( Sutemi-waza ). Standing Techniques ( Tachi-waza )

21 techniques using the legs or feet to reap or trip (e.g., Osoto-gari , Uchi-mata ). Sacrifice Techniques ( Sutemi-waza )

In these techniques, the thrower intentionally falls to the ground to use their body weight and momentum to throw the opponent.

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:

The final application of force to complete the throw. Primary Classifications