Techniques use large, fluid circles, and wider motions, with much more graceful steps. In practice, attacks are performed with sharp precision. Attacks tend to be softer, fluid, and stylized. Techniques are designed to neutralize an attack and control it. Techniques are designed to cripple or kill.
Control is used according to the circumstances.
The defender blends with the attack to neutralize it without injuring the attacker. Good ukemi is necessary, but not critical. Many techniques can be used safely as uke blends with the throw. Pressure point knowledge is necessary. Techniques make great use of pain.