Throw (grappling)

A throw (in Japanese martial arts referred to as nage-waza, 投げ技, "throwing technique") is a martial arts term for a grappling technique that involves off-balancing or lifting an opponent, and tossing them to the ground. It usually involves a rotating motion as opposed to a takedown). Typically the combatant performing the throw disconnects with the opponent, and ends balanced and on the feet. Throws can however also be followed into a top position, in which case the person executing the throw does not disconnect with the opponent. Certain throwing techniques called sacrifice throws (sutemi-waza, 捨身技, "sacrifice technique") involve putting oneself in a potentially disadvantagous position, such as on the ground, to execute a throw.
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