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Uki Waza

Uki Waza means Floating Throw. It is a judo throwing technique (nage-waza).

This technique appears on the USJA exam's demonstration lists.

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Related terms

• Uki Goshi — Floating Hip throw
• Uki Otoshi — Floating Drop
• Ashi Waza — Foot or leg techniques
• Gokyo no Waza — Five stages of technique, the basic syllabus of Kodokan Judo
• Kaeshi-waza — Counter technique
• Katame Waza — Grappling techniques