[T6.06] Valley Drop:

(Tani) valley, (otoshi) drop: (Seisan Kata)

This throw works well with a Duck Under. It is a technique found in Seisan kata. The key is getting behind uke. When you enter range two, and tie up the opponent, you can slip to the side, and this becomes a remarkably effective throw. Many of the techniques found in our karate kata are throws. Remember not everything, in a form, is a block or a punch. There are many versions of this throw, but the AOKK root version drops all the way to the tatami unlike the one found in Seisan kata where you remain standing.

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

Judo Category:

• Yoko-sutemi-waza (Side Sacrifice Throw)

AOKK Category:

• Dropping Throws

Opening Technique:

Push upwards on the opponent’s elbow while slipping to the side, while in the clinch, can create and opportunity to administer this throw. 

Execution:

Demonstrated Attack: (Two Forms)

1. Punch
2. Clinch

Demonstrated Response #1: (Punch)

• Block the punch to the upwards and duck-under
• Push the elbow up and step to the the inside. (LH)
• Slide the free hand across the attacker’s chest.
• Step behind uke and into a horse stance. (Kiba-dachi)
• Throw the attacker with Tani-otoshi.

Note: You can also practice using the bunkai by wrapping your arms around the opponent. 

Note: You can also grab the back of uke’s collar, obi (belt), or drive your arm across the body while stepping into a horse-riding stance.

Note: This technique is found in Seisan kata and is executed via a crossbody arm-bar in the front of the adversary..

• Push backwards with the arm-bar and drive your knee into the back of the opponent’s knee crease.

Note: Jujitsu throws are normally executed from a punch, lock, or choke.

Demonstrate Response #2: (Clinch)

• Push the opponent’s elbow upwards and duck-under. (LH)

Note: From the clinch you must push uke’s arm upwards high enough to complete the duck-under maneuver.

• Place your head against uke’s back after you’ve move under the armpit.
• Step behind uke and into a horse stance (Kiba-dachi) and slide your leg behind tori’s leg.
• Wrap your arms around uke.
• Drop and throw the attacker with Tani-otoshi.

Note: This throw can be executed standing or by dropping to your bottom.

Note: You can also practice using the bunkai from Seisan. (See Bunkai)

• Grab the back of uke’s collar, obi (belt), or drive your arm across the body while stepping into a horse-riding stance.

Grips:

1. The throw works by grasping the back of uke’s obi with your left hand and grasping uke’s right lapel with your right hand.
2. The throw works by grasping the back of uke’s collar with your left hand and grasping uke’s right lapel with your right hand.
3. The throw works by sliding your Left hand under uke’s armpit and tying off to his/her right lapel while controlling uke’s wrist with your right. Roll uke’s arm until the point of his/her elbow is against your chest. Arch your back to apply the arm-bar. By arching your back and pushing your knee into the back of uke’s knee he/she should fall backwards.
4. The throw works by grasping the back of uke’s obi with your left hand and driving your right forearm into uke’s throat.

Warning: Uke must know how to fall backwards or he/she may be injured.

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.