Effects of dufferent throwing techniques in judo on rotational acceleration of uke’s head

This study aimed to clarify the rotational acceleration of the head of an uke during tai-otoshi, seoi-nage, osoto-gari, and ouchi-gari when safe ukemi is performed. Furthermore, the maximum rotational acceleration was greater with tai-otoshi than with seoi-nage. Our results suggested that among the four throwing techniques, osoto-gari was most likely to injure the head.

Internatinal jounal of sport and health science Vol 16: 173-179