[T13.02] Ura-nage: Variation-1(Backwards Suplex) 

Translation: (Ura), (Nage) throw

This is similar to a wrestling technique called a Supplex. Many unskilled attacker’s will charge you and grab you to sling you to the ground, Supplex you, or simply squeeze the air from your lungs. A skilled fighter may use a technique known as a “Duck-under” to get behind you. They can reach around your waist to grasp and control your movement. They want to lift you off your feet and throw you backwards over their shoulders. To counter drop your body weight to make picking you up difficult. You can even hook the attacker’s legs with your legs to prevent this throw.

Note: This is similar to Utsuri-goshi but you’re more behind the opponent rather than to the side.

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

AOKK Category:

• Dumping Throw

Opening Technique:

Wait until the opponent punches. Parry block the punch and step past and behind the attacker. You can also use this to counter a hip throw. Wait until the opponent tries a hip throw. You can also use a simple duck-under technique if you are in a clinch. How you get behind the adversary is your choice.

Execution:

Note: This is similar to the wrestling Supplex which can be a devastating. The difference between this throw is this technique and traditional Ura-nage is that it starts from behind. The object in both cases is for the opponent to land on his/her head.

• Get behind the opponent and drop your centerline.
• Reach around the opponent’s waist, while in a horse-riding stance, and tie-off to your arms or uke’s clothing.
• Lift with your legs while arching your back to drop the adversary over your shoulder on his/her head by throwing them backwards.

Note: The counter to this technique is to also drop your centerline. If you’re lifted off the ground wrap your legs around the opponent’s.

Grips:

1. Wrap both arms around uke’s waist.

Warning: This is a dangerous throw. Be incredibly careful when practicing this technique because if your opponent lands on their neck it could be bad.

Note: It is best to practice this throw with a throwing dummy.

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

Note: Follow this technique with an arm-bar, mount above the hips, or simply walk away. If you choose the mount, follow 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.