Called "shoulder throw" in English, this throw is one of the most widely-seen in both Judo and pop culture. Traditional Seoi-nage implies a "morote" (double arm) grip, but variations include "ippon" (single arm) and "eri" (collar).

This throw was highly effective in the London 2012 Olympics, with a success rate of about 25% for both men and women. Isao Inokuma won the 1965 World Judo Championships open division with a Tai-otoshi against an opponent 60 pounds heavier.

"Tomoe" translates literally to "comma" or "swirl", referring to the shape of the throw trajectory. It is widely seen in pop culture, such as in action movies such as John Wick and The Avengers, and even video games such as the "Super Smash Bros" and "Pokémon" series.

Also known as the "fireman's carry" this lift is so efficient that soldiers use it to carry the wounded without assistance. The Japanese name translates to "shoulder wheel", and the throw uses great shoulder, back, and leg strength.

I've gone back and added this tier in honor of valued member Karim Nader and former club President Edward Espinoza, who were both saddened by my initial omission of their favorite throw.

This throw is popular in a wide range of grappling sports, commonly known as the "suplex" in wrestling. It has countless variations throughout martial arts, and can be thrown backwards, sideways, or forwards.

This category is in honor of former president, Matt Machado. Nicknamed "The King of Throws", Uchi-mata is one of the highest-scoring throws in tournament. While officially classified as ashi waza (foot technique), it is also cited with heavy elements of koshi waza (hip technique) and even te waza (hand technique).