Kokyunage

Variation 1

Nage generates momentum as Uke grabs the leading hand and reaches around the back for the second hand. Nage first steps to the side out of the way, then back to where he initially stood as Uke comes around and finishes with a catapulting-like throw forward. Excellent timing is required to accomplish the throw effectively.

Variation 2

Nage ducks-under and takes a small step, throwing by entering diagonally and upwards to the neck and throwing Uke backwards.

Jujinage

Offer the hands palm-down, otherwise it is difficult to capture Uke‘s rear arm in the ‘Y’ of the thumb and forefinger. The other arm is kept low and an outward circular hand motion is required to smoothly grasp Uke‘s other wrist and torque properly to maximize the armbar control. Step through with arms straight.

Ikkyo

After ducking under Uke‘s arm, take control of his elbow in the usual way. If Uke‘s arm is bent at the elbow, with wrist higher than elbow, it is easier to take him to the mat via omote or ura.

Nikyo

Same as Ikkyo, but the nikyo osae is done by generating a circular motion at Uke‘s elbow, rather than trying to do everything at the wrist. For ura, remember the transitional nikyo pin before rotating Uke to the mat.

Sankyo

Remember to apply the ‘bokken cut’ to Uke‘s captured hand prior to the takedown for both omote and ura.

Kotegaeshi

Two forms are possible with soto-mawari (throwing down and away from Uke) and uchi-mawari (stepping through). Take care to maintain safe mai to avoid a counter strike by Uke. After moving to the side and ducking-under Uke‘s arm a full tenkan movement is required to get the necessary arm extension prior to the throw.

Note: If Nage steps forward before ducking under the arm then it becomes extremely difficult to achieve arm extension without adjusting your feet because ma-ai is compromised.

Shihonage

Rotate hands correctly to captured wrists.

Tenbin-Nage

Similar to shihonage hand rotation but instead of performing tenkan/throw, extend and torque at the wrist and secure the elbow for the armbar.

Iriminage

After ducking under Uke‘s arm, the hand that was grabbed first sweeps down behind Uke‘s backside while simultaneously performing tenkan. Do not cut directly down to the waist.