Sukui Nage (scoop throw) is not legal in international judo competitions under the current IJF (International Judo Federation) rules. Since the 2010 rule changes, techniques involving direct grabbing or lifting below the belt, like Sukui Nage, are considered violations . These rules aim to promote upright judo and reduce reliance on techniques resembling wrestling or sambo. However, Sukui Nage is still practiced in traditional judo settings and may be allowed in non-IJF competitions or as a defensive move during transitions.
The International Judo Federation (IJF) has not yet announced any confirmed changes regarding the reintroduction of leg-grabbing techniques like Sukui Nage. However, the Kodokan Institute and the All Japan Judo Federation (AJJF) have introduced new rules for competitions in Japan allowing certain leg grabs under strict conditions. These changes are designed to integrate leg-grabbing techniques, such as Sukui Nage, within traditional judo principles. For instance, leg grabs may be permitted when part of a combination or after establishing a grip on the opponent's upper body.
The 2025 All Japan Judo Championship will test these adjustments, but there is no confirmation if or when the IJF will adopt these rules internationally
Te Guruma and Sukui Nage are similar in that they both involve lifting and throwing the opponent using a scooping motion, but they are distinct techniques with differences in execution:
The main difference is in the grip and how the throw is executed. Te Guruma involves a leg grab and upper body grip, while Sukui Nage uses a double-arm scooping action without isolating a leg. Both techniques were impacted by the IJF's leg-grabbing restrictions but remain significant in classical judo and some competition formats.
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