Te-waza Throw
Category and classification
Te-waza (hand techniques) use the arms and upper body to break balance and complete throws.
Belt context
Introduced at (syllabus): yellow belt level (see belt requirements ).
Required for belt requirements: Yellow Belt.
Description
A technique to pull down and throw the opponent by breaking his balance forward and turning the body to the left to put the right foot in front of his right foot. (Kodokan definition)
Key points
- Break uke’s balance forward.
- Turn body to the left, blocking with the right foot.
- Place right foot in front of uke’s right foot.
- Pull down and throw with the turning action.