The technique of slamming judo (nage waza) can be divided into standing techniques (tachi waza) and dropping techniques (sutemi waza). The standing technique is divided into hand techniques (te waza), groin techniques (koshi waza), and foot techniques (ashi waza). The dropping technique is further divided into the technique of dropping backwards (ma sutemi waza) and the technique of dropping to the side (yoko sutemi waza)
The judo locking technique (katame waza) can be divided into restraining techniques (osae waza or osaekomi waza), staples techniques (shime waza), and connection techniques (kansetsu waza)
The technique of attack (atemi waza) with kicks or punches even with knives or sword weapons is sometimes used for training for high-level judoka, even though official matches are prohibited (as well as during free practice (randori).