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Tomoe-Nage - Circle Throw

Ma-sutemi-waza Throw

Category and classification

Ma-sutemi-waza (rear sacrifice techniques) sacrifice your balance backward to throw uke over you.

Belt context

Introduced at (syllabus): brown belt level (see belt requirements ).

Required for belt requirements: Brown Belt.

Description

A technique to throw the opponent over the head by breaking his balance forward and putting the right sole on his lower abdomen while laying down the body onto the back. (Kodokan definition)

Key points

  1. Break uke’s balance forward.
  2. Place sole of foot on uke’s lower abdomen.
  3. Lie back and throw uke over your head.

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