Sunday, February 25, 2007

Kote-gashi (small hand twist) 6th form attack

Your partner attacks the left side of your head with his right hand. Step back with your left leg to your right rear corner.

Your left hand should be guiding his right hand. At the same time attack his face with your spare hand. Follow through with your right hand on top of his wrist. Push his hand in a circle in front of him whilst you move to your right. Now catch his hand with your left, with your right hand pushing on the back of his hand, step back with your left leg and throw him. Make sure that you keep his arm straight and project your power. The breakfall can be either forwards or backwards. But if it is forwards roll on the side that you are thrown. Do not try to forward roll on your left arm if you are thrown by your right.