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WAZA [1 record]

Record 1 2002-12-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Martial Arts
OBS

... waza is most commonly translated as technique(s), and is often used in conjunction with descriptive terms (e.g., nage-waza = throwing techniques).

OBS

Specifically judo. Technique/tactics.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Arts martiaux
CONT

Présenter un Kansetzu-waza et un Shime-waza à partir de chaque position de base du combat au sol.

OBS

[...] waza désigne plutôt un groupe de techniques qu'une technique. Ainsi, on parle de «ne waza» pour désigner les techniques au sol.

OBS

Technique/tactique. Généralement, la plupart des termes japonais en judo s'emploient au masculin, mais il y a des exceptions.

Spanish

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