While Karate on Okinawa did not contain Nage throws as such, when Funakoshu developed what became Shotokan in Japan, he refined a list of 9 throws
Having studied Judo and consulted with Kano he developed and finalised this list
The karate sweeps, as listed on the Board, were refined through the Competition years, and can be seen today
The list of throws are done from Karate Range, practiced as Jiyu Ippon Kumite, all come out in Free Sparring, and are applicable to Self Defence
In STMA we have covered these and referred to them, and are all present in Jujutsu and Judo, and some versions in Ninpo
The names are more "poetic" than directly descriptive
The 9 throws of Gichin Funakoshi
Byobu Daoshi – to topple a folding screen - O Soto Gari
Komi Nage – spinning top throw - Ikkyo - Tekki bunkai - the third move in KENPO Long 3
Kubi Wa – neck ring - Irimi Nage
Katawa Guruma – cripple wheel - the followup, with leg grab
Tsubame Gaeshi – reverse swallow - Dumog, Uki Otoshi
Yari Dama – spearing throw
Tani Otoshi – valley drop - though it has the same name as the Judo throw, it is variation on Ippon Seoi Nage and Shiho Dori
Ude Wa – arm ring - Bassai bunkai - double leg TD
Gyaku Tsuchi – reverse sledgehammer - piledriver
The modern format of Karate KKK - Kihon, Kata, Kumite, gave rise to the Sparring/Sport version that became widely taught
As we know, the STREET applications from Kata are not always passed on
Funakoshi's book Karate Do Kyohan lists and describes the 9 Nage
