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Judo Throws (Nage-waza) Classes
Nage-waza — the throwing techniques — is the heart of judo and the part everyone pictures: sweeps like osoto-gari, hip throws like o-goshi, shoulder throws like seoi-nage, and the spectacular uchi-mata. Learning a throw means learning the grip (kumi-kata), the off-balancing (kuzushi), the entry and the finish, always practised over ukemi so that both partners can fall safely again and again. A clean throw scores ippon and can end a match outright, which is why these techniques get so much attention on the mat. It suits anyone drawn to the dynamic, athletic stand-up game that sets judo apart. Expect lots of repetition, expect falling to become second nature, and — for the throws you'll meet first and how they work — see the guide below. The 149 dojos below offer throws (nage-waza) classes — use the map to find the closest one, or browse by state.
Want the full picture first? Read judo throws explained — the nage-waza you'll meet first and how they work.
Top-rated dojos for throws (nage-waza) classes
Ranked by local reputation — rating weighted by review count.
Supermaster Kim Taekwondo & Judo
5 ★★★★★ 203 reviews
Hawaii Judo Academy
5 ★★★★★ 199 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Grappler Station
5 ★★★★★ 190 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
The Academy MN
4.4 ★★★★☆ 176 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Harrisburg Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Judo, L.L.C.
4.8 ★★★★★ 160 reviews
Way of Jiu Jitsu Academy
5 ★★★★★ 153 reviews
Absolute MMA
5 ★★★★★ 110 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
New Way Training Center
4.8 ★★★★★ 113 reviews
Pedro's Judo Center
4.9 ★★★★★ 106 reviews
Gracie Humaita Jiu-Jitsu Kansas City - MMA Training - Judo - Wrestling
4.9 ★★★★★ 103 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Chu To Bu Brasa Judo Jiu Jitsu
4.9 ★★★★★ 101 reviews
Dynamic Martial Arts Roseburg
4.9 ★★★★★ 97 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
What members say about throws (nage-waza)
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“The best part is, not only were the students welcoming, the Senseis also took part in the randori to teach our kids themselves variety of technical throws.”
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“The instructors let themselves be thrown by the minis last night, and that was definitely a highlight.”
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“I have a good 100 lbs on Nubuo, but he throws me around like it’s nothing.”
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“The rest of the facility is awesome too if you want to work out, hit something, or throw people around in Judo.”
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