[T9.06] Sukui-nage: Variation-6 (Leg Trap with Chinto Hammer-fist)

Translation: (sukui) scooping, (nage) throw

This is a response to an attacker’s front kick. Trapping a kickers leg and throwing them is not hard when the kick is above the hipline. Lower kicks are harder to trap. The higher the kick the more the attacker will compromise their balance and the longer it takes to develop the technique. In karate the student is taught to bring the kick back as fast or faster than it went out to prevent its being trapped. Remember there are people out there that can kick you in the face faster than you can defend it, but they are few.

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

AOKK Category:

• Dumping Throws

Opening Technique:

When uke’s hip twitches, be ready for the trap. Step to the side and scoop uke’s leg.

Execution:

• Step to the side of the kick or slip uke’s kick.
• Scoop trap uke’s leg with your rear arm.

Note: Uke’s leg should rest in the crease of your elbow.

• Drive a hammer-fist into uke’s groin.
• A quick twist of your hips will throw uke.

Note: When an opponent is on one leg, there balance is compromised, and they can be thrown in any direction. It takes two points of contact with the earth to maintain balance.

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

Note: In sport you may choose to apply a choke or lock the opponent to gain a submission, but in a life preservation situation deliver as many blows to the attacker’s head as quickly as you can until they’re no longer a threat.