Fundamental #17: Hand Check Counter with Side Heel Pick
Fundamental #17: Hand Check Counter with Side Heel Pick
Warning: Do not attempt this without a qualified AOKK jujitsu instructor’s supervision.
- Both fighter’s step into fighting stance.
- Tori: Grabs and tries to Throw You with Ippon Seoi-nage (Shoulder Throw)
- Uke: Hand check Uke’s hip.
- Tori: Pulls down with an arm drag to break uke’s balance.
- Tori: Throw Uke with Side Heel Pick (Double-leg Variation)
- Tori: Crossover uke’s hipline and elbow strike followed by a one-two combination.
Warning: Uke must be skilled in the backwards break-fall technique.
Purpose of Mat Technique Fundamental #17:
This fundamental teaches the student that if one throw fails you can turn failure of one throw into the success of the second. It also works Uke’s hip checking technique. Another purpose of this fundamental is to teach the student to quickly move over the hipline, after the throw, before Uke can place them in the guarding position.
Note: This is a good opportunity to discuss the many ways to move from the guarding position to the above the hipline position.