Nage-waza 投技 (throwing techniques)

Te-waza 手技 (hand techniques)
Koshi-waza 腰技 (hip techniques)
Ashi-waza 足技 (leg techniques)
Sutemi-waza 身技 (sacrifice techniques)

Katame-waza 固技 (grappling techniques)

Osaekomi-waza 抑込技 (pinning techniques)
Shime-waza 絞技 (choking or strangling techniques)
Kansetsu-waza 関節技 (joint locking techniques)