Learning Nage begins with first learning how to move yourself, then how to move yourself in relation to your uke (attacker/person being thrown), and finally progressing to “feeling” your uke and responding appropriately.
Throws are often categorized into several groups:
- leg or foot sweeps
- hand techniques
- hip throws
- projections
- sacrifices
In addition to throws, Nage also includes a deep understanding of ukemi which is the art of rolling and falling. Shoshin Ryu students begin their Nage training with learning how to fall and roll properly to prevent injury when being thrown.