Library › 1. Introduction & basic terms › Technique groups (Waza)
| Name | Definition | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Uke-Waza (受け技) | Receiving and/or blocking techniques | Start with the left arm |
| Tsuki-Waza (突き技) | Thrusting and striking techniques (punches) | Start with the right arm |
| Uchi-Waza (打ち技) | Striking and breaking techniques | |
| Keri-Waza (蹴り技) | Kicking techniques | |
| Tachi-Waza (立ち技) | Stance techniques | |
| Nage-Waza (投げ技) | Throwing techniques | |
| Ukemi-Waza (受身技) | Falling techniques |