Tag: ne-waza
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How Important Is Ne-Waza Ground Fighting in Modern Competitive Judo?
In 2017, 7 of the 10 top ippon-producing techniques in international judo were ne-waza techniques. Ground fighting’s importance has grown significantly in the modern competition era — here’s why and how elite athletes approach it.
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What Is Ne-Waza vs Tachi-Waza in Competitive Judo?
Tachi-waza is standing judo (throws); ne-waza is ground judo (pins, chokes, armlocks). Learn the complete rules for both domains, the 2010 leg grab ban, and how transitions work.