From hidari gyaku hanmi: Uke reaches to grab both your shoulders. He will reach your left shoulder first because it is closer to him.

Slide your right leg (back leg) off the line of attack because Uke will going through it otherwise. At the same time do the following:

1. Grab Uke’s right elbow or sode with your left hand to project him down and out*
2. Place your right hand under Uke’s left elbow and push upwards
3. Tenkan with your left leg so you are facing the direction of Uke’s momentum

As Uke is moving forward (both of you are facing the same direction now), guide his right arm with your left hand to your left thigh (think of it as a potential brace). Slide your right hand to his forearm and your left hand to his wrist. You are now holding him in nikyo, bracing on your left thigh, both of you in gyaku hanmi and the momentum is carrying forward for the omote pin.¹

*Ben Sensei’s variation of 1) : Instead of occupying your left hand with a grab, use your tegatana into his elbow for the same effect (your left palm is facing Uke’s head all the while). This has the advantage of allowing you to strike Uke’s face if he tries some monkey business.

1. Taught by Maciej Sensei [↩]

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