Te Waza and Ate Waza are two fundamental concepts in the world of martial arts. Te Waza, also known as hand techniques, focuses on using the hands and arms to manipulate an opponent's balance and control their movements. This can involve various throws, joint locks, and striking techniques that are executed with precision and skill. On the other hand, Ate Waza, which translates to striking techniques, emphasizes the use of striking movements like punches, kicks, and strikes to vulnerable areas of the body to subdue an opponent. Ate Waza techniques require speed, accuracy, and proper timing to effectively neutralize a threat.