Monday, August 28, 2006

(Ryotedori) tenchi nage (irimi)

Breakdown for teaching:
  • Front foot is "earth" hand, partner is in gyaku hanmi
  • "Earth" hand only: walk forward to throw partner: unbendable arm, but don't push forward with arm (can bring close to body before walking forward), don't push with shoulder
  • "Heaven" hand: leave grasped wrist in place, bring elbow to partner's one point
  • As one step forward from front foot, bring rear foot in (hikitsuke)
  • Don't go too far down or partner can push you all the way down
  • "Heaven" hand can't go straight up - lead partner out forward a bit
  • Don't go up too high or partner will lose grip - move with your arm and partner arm as one unit
  • Turn hand little finger upward at the highest point
  • Aim for partner's face and down
  • At the same time, step high with rear foot fowards, bring other foot in (hikitsuke)

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