[T6.08] Kneeling Valley Drop:

(Tani) valley, (otoshi) drop:

This throw works well with a Duck Under. The key is getting behind uke. When you enter range two, and tie up the opponent, if you can slip to the side this is a remarkably effective throw.

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

AOKK Category:

• Dumping Throws

Opening Technique:

Stepping outside and forwards while blocking a punch can place you in position to administer this throw.

Execution:

• Grab the back of uke’s collar, obi (belt), and drop to one knee pulling uke backwards.
• This throw can also be performed from a crossbody arm-bar.
• Pull uke backwards and over your knee.

Note: This technique almost assures the student they will be fighting in range three

Note: This variation may work better for children and women.

Key Point: Your knee must be in contact with the back of uke’s knee.

Grips:

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. The throw works by grasping the back of uke’s obi with your left hand and wrapping your right forearm into uke’s waist.

Note: The grips and methodology found in jujitsu differ from those in Judo.

Note: In a life preservation situation the attacker should be dropped on the back of their head.

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