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Uchi Mata
Uchi Mata means Inner Thigh throw. It is a judo throwing technique (nage-waza).
This term appears on the the classic (vintage) USJA exam exam.
Word by word
Judo technique names are modular — break the name into its parts and it reads like a sentence:
| Uchi | inside / inner side |
|---|---|
| Mata | thigh |
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