[T1.01] Kibisu-gaeshi: Variation-1 (Double Heel Pick)

Translation: (Kibisu) one handed, (gaeshi) counter or to flip:

Warning: Do not attempt these techniques without a qualified AOKK instructor’s supervision.

This is truly more akin to double-leg takedown, and it is done by cupping both of uke’s heels. In a perfect world you would like to have uke’s feet close together, but chances are he/she will be in some type of a forward stance. Pull uke forwards, when using it as an offensive technique, and when they pull backwards reverse your direction dropping down and catching one of uke’s heels and then the other. Another method of entry is to strike uke getting him/her to move backwards and then drop into this throw.  You can also surprise the opponent by simply shooting in and executing Kibisu-gaeshi without any set-up.  This is still considered a one-handed throw, because if you cannot control uke’s other heel/ankle, the throw can still be made with the one in your grasp. The second heel is simply a stronger measure of control.

Warning: Be aware that if you shoot in to make this take-down you’re exposed to a knee strike or a kick from the opponent.

AOKK Category: 

• Takedowns

Opening Technique:

A strike to the face is a good opening technique. Get the opponent’s focus on defending their upper body and attack the lower body.

Karate Version of Kuzushi:

Strike to the chin or chest to break the opponent’s balance backwards.

Execution:

• Drop and grasp one heel and then the other until you control both of uke’s heel.

Note: You may need to go to one knee. The grasp can be inside the heel or outside the heel just ensure the back of the feet are cupped securely in your hand.

• Next drive your shoulders into uke’s knees while pulling backwards on uke’s heels.

Note: Squeeze uke’s knees tighter as you make the throw. Place all you weight into your forward momentum. If this is being done for sport or in single combat, you can follow the opponent to the tatami (mat).

Warning: Do not go to the ground if there are more than one attacker. Do not go to the ground if there is a lot of debris than can cut you or could be used as a weapon. 

Note: Follow this technique with an arm-bar, mount above the hips, or stand up and simply walk away. If you choose the mount, follow immediately with open hand strikes, closed hand strikes, and elbow strikes. In sport you may choose to apply a choke or lock the opponent to gain a submission.