waza (当て身技) or body-striking techniques from the several jujitsu styles that inspired Kano, which, however, were excluded from its sports competition repertoire, which limits itself to throws (nage waza) and holds (kansetsu waza). Although taught within self-defense, kata and sometimes used within informal randori, striking techniques are forbidden in the sport judo competitions rules. See also Pressure points Acupressure Hapkido References Japanese martial arts terminology Strikes (martial arts)