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): blue belt level (see belt requirements ).
Required for belt requirements: Blue Belt.
Description
A technique to throw the opponent over the shoulder by counteracting the opponent’s Nage-waza or other attack and holding and lifting his upper body while laying down the body onto the back. (Kodokan definition)
Key points
- Counter uke’s throw attempt.
- Hold and lift uke’s upper body.
- Lie back and throw uke over your shoulder.