[T1.07] Kuchiki-taoshi: Var-1(Single Leg from Side or Back)

[T1.07] Kuchiki-taoshi: Variation-1(Single Leg from Side or Back)

Translation: (Kuchiki), (taoshi)

This throw is also known as the dead tree drop, but it is more commonly known by its wrestling term single-leg-takedown. There are many variations to this throw. In the example uke’s Knee has been under-hooked by tori’s arms and tori has moved outside of uke’s hipline. By squeezing uke’s knees together and pressing on the side or behind their knee joint with your shoulders to break uke’s balance. By moving to the side to make this throw, chances of a knee strike or kick are greatly reduced.

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

AOKK Category:

Takedowns

Opening Technique:

This is a timing technique. A kick to the groin can begin the counterattack. When uke responds with a jab or straight, left slip the punch to the outside and shoot for the takedown.

Karate Version of Kuzushi:

Set this throw up with a front snap kick. This will move the opponent backwards creating distance. When the attacker moves forward and throws the lead hand punch, slip the punch to the side. This punch will slightly break the opponent’s balance slightly forward. When you drop down and wrap around the opponent’s knee, drive your shoulder into the adversary’s knee while pushing forward with your legs. This breaks the attacker’s balance forward.

Execution:

In a normal Kuchiki throw you would wrap your arm around uke’s knee and lift it while driving uke backwards with your shoulders, but with this variation you’re sweeping your body to the side of uke.

Note: Just like in the normal single leg you under-hook uke’s knee. The difference is you swing your feet to the side instead of throwing uke straight backwards.

Drive your shoulders into uke’s knee and pull backwards with your arms. Uke should fall in front of you yet to the side of where he/she was originally standing.

Grips:

Under-hook uke’s closest knee with one or both hands.

Warning: Never go to the ground if there are multiple opponents.

Note: This throw means you have chosen the mount, so follow the mount 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.