[T5.03] Yoko-wakare: (Side Separation Throw)
Yoko-wakare is near the end of the video. Sensei Frank says Yoko-otoshi, but meant to say Yoko-wakare.
[T5.03] Yoko-wakare: (Side Separation Throw)
Translation: (Yoko) side, (wakare) separation
This is a root throw. It is an effective technique, but you will be on the ground. It is a sacrifice type throw. You should practice making the throw and getting to your feet as quickly as possible, but the downside to this throw is the opponent may be able to hold you on the ground. This is not a throw to use when facing more than one adversary. You also need a lot of room to make this throw. It is a good counter if your attacker tries to throw you with O-goshi. Grab the back of the opponent’s obi and slide off the hip and use Yoko-wakare to counter throw the attacker. It is also a good counter if you try to deliver an O-goshi throw and uke stops the throw by placing their hand on your hip. Simply reverse direction and execute this throw.
Note: Some wrestlers call this technique the Japanese whizzer.
Warning: Do not attempt these techniques without a qualified AOKK instructor’s supervision.
Judo Category:
- Yoko-sutemi-waza (Side Sacrifice throw)
AOKK Category:
- Sacrifice Throws
Opening Technique:
This throw is made from the clinch. You must tie-up uke’s arms and make a solid grip.
Karate Version of Kuzushi::
Execution:
- Grasp uke’s wrist/sleeve (RH) and his collar or lapel (LH).
- Pull uke’s hand downward (RH) between his/her legs and drop your body weight to the side of uke while pulling downwards on their arm/sleeve/wrist while pushing uke’s shoulders backwards (LH).
- Your hip should hit the side of uke’s knee to break his/her balance to the side they’re being thrown.
- Slide down uke’s leg to their feet.
- As you drop rotate your shoulders counterclockwise if you’re throwing uke to your left.
- As you hit the ground cut uke’s feet out from under their body and complete the throw.
Note: Shoot both of your legs to the side of the opponent and torque your shoulders.
Note: Use your body to cut the feet out from under the opponent. The straighter your legs the more body weight you drop making the throw more effective. For better control during practice you can bend your knees slightly.
Grips:
- This is your basic throw from a clinch, so you can use a traditional judo grip of the sleeve and lapel or collar.
- You can also grip the sleeve/wrist and wrap your arm around uke’s neck.
- You can also pin uke’s arm to his body trapping the limb while wrapping you other arm around his/her neck.
- You can also use a wrist or elbow grip with an under hook.
Two Key Components for AOKK Practice:
When practicing this throw there are to key components to the endeavor. The problem with this throw is the fact that it is a sacrifice technique. The ground may not be the best place to be in an altercation, so the student must first practice throwing his/her adversary and roll immediately into the standing position. This must become a reflex action. The second component is throwing the opponent and following him/her into a mount. This may be necessary if you’re trying to restrain an adversary until help arrives. This too can be used in the sport aspect of the art as well. These two components are one of the things that separate our practice from that of more sport oriented martial arts.
Warning: Never go to the ground if there are multiple opponents.
Note: Follow this technique with an arm-bar, mount above the hips, or stand up and simply walk away. If you find yourself in the mount, follow immediately with open hand strikes, closed hand strikes, knees strike, head butts, and elbow strikes. In sport you may choose to apply a choke or lock the opponent to gain a submission
[T5.03] Yoko-wakare: (Side Separation Throw)
Translation: (Yoko) side, (wakare) separation
This is a root throw. It is an effective technique, but you will be on the ground. It is a sacrifice type throw. You should practice making the throw and getting to your feet as quickly as possible, but the downside to this throw is the opponent may be able to hold you on the ground. This is not a throw to use when facing more than one adversary. You also need a lot of room to make this throw. It is a good counter if your attacker tries to throw you with O-goshi. Grab the back of the opponent’s obi and slide off the hip and use Yoko-wakare to counter throw the attacker. It is also a good counter if you try to deliver an O-goshi throw and uke stops the throw by placing their hand on your hip. Simply reverse direction and execute this throw.
Note: Some wrestlers call this technique the Japanese whizzer.
Warning: Do not attempt these techniques without a qualified AOKK instructor’s supervision.
Judo Category:
- Yoko-sutemi-waza (Side Sacrifice throw)
AOKK Category:
- Sacrifice Throws
Opening Technique:
This throw is made from the clinch. You must tie-up uke’s arms and make a solid grip.
Karate Version of Kuzushi::
Execution:
- Grasp uke’s wrist/sleeve (RH) and his collar or lapel (LH).
- Pull uke’s hand downward (RH) between his/her legs and drop your body weight to the side of uke while pulling downwards on their arm/sleeve/wrist while pushing uke’s shoulders backwards (LH).
- Your hip should hit the side of uke’s knee to break his/her balance to the side they’re being thrown.
- Slide down uke’s leg to their feet.
- As you drop rotate your shoulders counterclockwise if you’re throwing uke to your left.
- As you hit the ground cut uke’s feet out from under their body and complete the throw.
Note: Shoot both of your legs to the side of the opponent and torque your shoulders.
Note: Use your body to cut the feet out from under the opponent. The straighter your legs the more body weight you drop making the throw more effective. For better control during practice you can bend your knees slightly.
Grips:
- This is your basic throw from a clinch, so you can use a traditional judo grip of the sleeve and lapel or collar.
- You can also grip the sleeve/wrist and wrap your arm around uke’s neck.
- You can also pin uke’s arm to his body trapping the limb while wrapping you other arm around his/her neck.
- You can also use a wrist or elbow grip with an under hook.
Two Key Components for AOKK Practice:
When practicing this throw there are to key components to the endeavor. The problem with this throw is the fact that it is a sacrifice technique. The ground may not be the best place to be in an altercation, so the student must first practice throwing his/her adversary and roll immediately into the standing position. This must become a reflex action. The second component is throwing the opponent and following him/her into a mount. This may be necessary if you’re trying to restrain an adversary until help arrives. This too can be used in the sport aspect of the art as well. These two components are one of the things that separate our practice from that of more sport oriented martial arts.
Warning: Never go to the ground if there are multiple opponents.
Note: Follow this technique with an arm-bar, mount above the hips, or stand up and simply walk away. If you find yourself in the mount, follow immediately with open hand strikes, closed hand strikes, knees strike, head butts, and elbow strikes. In sport you may choose to apply a choke or lock the opponent to gain a submission