[T1.09] Kuchiki-taoshi-gake: Var-3 (Inside Hook)

[T1.09] Kuchiki-taoshi-gake: Variation-3 (Inside Hook)

Translation: (Kuchiki) Dead Tree, (taoshi) drop, (gake) hook: Single Leg Takedown

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 this example uke’s ankle has been entangled by tori’s foot on the inside (uchi). This throw can also be administered by hooking from the outside also (soto). This is a hooking version of the takedown.

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

AOKK Category:

Takedowns

Opening Techniques:

Strike the opponent in the face to get him/her thinking of protecting their upper body. Normally, you would shoot forward and trap uke’s legs by leading with your head and shoulders. In this technique as your shooting forward slide your leg between uke’s legs and hook your leg around the opponent’s.

Karate Version of Kuzushi:

Strike the opponent in the face braking his/her balance backwards. Once the heel is trapped drive you body weight forward while lifting the foot. This breaks the attacker’s balance backwards.

Execution:

In a normal Kuchiki throw you would wrap your arms around uke’s knee and lift it while driving uke backwards with your shoulders
In this throw you also wrap your calf around uke’s ankle/heel, so it is important to pull backwards with your leg also. Your head should remain within uke’s hip line.

Warning: All hooking techniques can cause injury to the one using the technique. Your knee may become trapped and this could result in an injury.

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.

Note: If your head is on the outside, of this throw, your opponent can place you in a guillotine choke. It is important to keep your head inside. In the example above you have intertwined the foot forcing uke to go down, so it Is less important where you place the head.

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

Note: Selecting this throw you have chosen the mount, so follow it 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.