Fundamental #2: Outside Wristlock with Tai-otoshi

1. Both fighter’s step into fighting stance.

Note: Step into a Fighting stance with the right leg back.

2. Uke: Grabs Lapel with His/Her Right Hand
3. Tori: Trap Uke’s hand against lapel (LH), and simultaneously deliver a punch to the solar plexus (RH).

Note: The punch to the solar plexus is a “Loosening-up” technique. Trap the hand, so they cannot get away. No one will allow you to twist their hand for the wristlock voluntarily.

4. Tori: Strikes to ukes chin and steps behind him/her.

Note: The purpose of this strike is to break the attacker’s balance backwards. This helps facilitate the throw.

5. Tori: Use both hands and execute a two-handed outside wristlock.
6. Tori: Utilize the wristlock to throw Uke with Tai-otoshi.
7. Tori: Roll Uke over with arm that was in the wrist lock and pull them into a armbar.

Warning: Turn tripping leg to the side as Uke falls, so he/she does not land on top of the knee joint causing it to hyperextend. 

Warning: Uke must know how to forward break-fall.

Purpose of Technique Fundamental #2

In this second series the student is introduced to a concept known in the AOKK as an “Opening-up Technique.” Most adversaries will not simply allow you to apply a joint lock, but after striking them they will move, many times, in a manner that allows for the application of a standing jujitsu technique. This series also teaches a minor wrist-locking technique as-well-as the Tai-otoshi throw. Lastly it introduces the student to mat technique.

Note: In this series the student moves through all three ranges of combat.

Note: When an opponent grabs you, at that point you must apply range-two techniques. Once the Uke places their hands on you, they have committed an assault and you have the right to defend yourself. When someone grabs you, it is usually in an effort to control your movement. This action is quickly be followed by them attacking with a strike or throw. Trapping his/her hand and striking them will cause the Uke to pull away. The trap keeps them within your range of combat. This is the opening-up technique and allows you to more easily apply the wristlock. Under normal circumstance and Uke will not willingly allow you to twist their hand without resistance, but a shot to the chin makes them more pliable to this action as they pull backwards to avoid a second blow. This wristlock is nothing more than a distraction. A fight cannot end with this simple lock. Step behind Uke and use the wristlock and Tai-otoshi throw to place them on their back. At this point you can exit the scene or continue the conflagration in range three.

Note: Tai-otoshi is from the category of throws known as te-waza or hand techniques.