Naname-waza

(oblique techniques)

Naname-waza are not illustrated but consist of blows delivered obliquely, by entirely changing the body-line. Naname attacks can be performed to any point but are easiest against Do or Kote targets. Naname-waza are employed in contests since the side-step takes the body out of the attack line and the return cut is made without swinging the body inwards.