五教 Judo Gokyo

The 40 classic throws of the Kodokan Gokyo, explained step by step with a 3D animation you can rotate, slow down and pause – phase by phase, with the key points that make each throw work.

The five groups of the Gokyo

The Kodokan teaches its 40 classic throws in five groups of eight, from basic to advanced. Animated throws are linked – the others will follow.

Dai Ikkyo 第一教

1st group · 8 throws

The foundations: simple foot sweeps, reaps and the first hip throws. They teach balance-breaking, timing and safe falling.

1 De-ashi-harai Sweep the advancing foot. 2 Hiza-guruma Block the knee, wheel Uke over. 3 Sasae-tsurikomi-ashi Block the ankle, lift and pull. 4 Uki-goshi Floating hip – Uke rolls over the hip. 5 O-soto-gari Big outer reap of the supporting leg. 6 O-goshi Major hip throw, arm around the waist. 7 O-uchi-gari Big inner reap, Uke falls back. 8 Seoi-nage Shoulder throw – Uke goes over the back.

Dai Nikyo 第二教

2nd group · 8 throws

Small reaps and the big competition throws – Tai-otoshi, Harai-goshi and Uchi-mata – with faster, more committed entries.

1 Ko-soto-gari Small outer reap of the heel. Coming soon
2 Ko-uchi-gari Small inner reap of the heel. Coming soon
3 Koshi-guruma Hip wheel, arm around the neck. Coming soon
4 Tsurikomi-goshi Lift-pull hip throw from a low entry. Coming soon
5 Okuri-ashi-harai Sweep both feet sideways. Coming soon
6 Tai-otoshi Body drop over the blocking leg. Coming soon
7 Harai-goshi Hip sweep with the straight leg. Coming soon
8 Uchi-mata Inner-thigh throw, leg lifts high. Coming soon

Dai Sankyo 第三教

3rd group · 8 throws

Hooking and lifting throws, wheel throws and the first sacrifice techniques: Yoko-otoshi and Tomoe-nage.

1 Ko-soto-gake Hook the heel from outside. Coming soon
2 Tsuri-goshi Lifting hip throw, grip on the belt. Coming soon
3 Yoko-otoshi Side drop – Tori falls beside Uke. Coming soon
4 Ashi-guruma Leg wheel, leg blocks at the knee. Coming soon
5 Hane-goshi Springing hip, bent leg lifts. Coming soon
6 Harai-tsurikomi-ashi Sweep the ankle while lift-pulling. Coming soon
7 Tomoe-nage Circle throw, foot in Uke's belly. Coming soon
8 Kata-guruma Shoulder wheel – Uke across the shoulders. Coming soon

Dai Yonkyo 第四教

4th group · 8 throws

Advanced throws: sacrifice and wrapping techniques (makikomi), scooping and counter throws such as Utsuri-goshi.

1 Sumi-gaeshi Corner reversal, instep lifts the thigh. Coming soon
2 Tani-otoshi Valley drop behind Uke's legs. Coming soon
3 Hane-makikomi Springing hip wrap, rolling forward. Coming soon
4 Sukui-nage Scoop Uke's legs and lift. Coming soon
5 Utsuri-goshi Counter: switch hips in mid-air. Coming soon
6 O-guruma Big wheel over the extended leg. Coming soon
7 Soto-makikomi Outer wrap, roll with the arm trapped. Coming soon
8 Uki-otoshi Floating drop – hands only, from one knee. Coming soon

Dai Gokyo 第五教

5th group · 8 throws

The most advanced group: mostly side and rear sacrifice throws, plus the counters Ushiro-goshi and Ura-nage.

1 O-soto-guruma Big outer wheel across both legs. Coming soon
2 Uki-waza Floating sacrifice, leg blocks to the side. Coming soon
3 Yoko-wakare Side separation, drop across Uke's front. Coming soon
4 Yoko-guruma Side wheel, slide under Uke. Coming soon
5 Ushiro-goshi Counter: lift Uke from behind and drop. Coming soon
6 Ura-nage Rear throw, arch back over the shoulder. Coming soon
7 Sumi-otoshi Corner drop to Uke's rear corner. Coming soon
8 Yoko-gake Side hook – sweep while falling sideways. Coming soon