SL2.2 Step Under Armpit Birdwing Lock: [Stepping under the arm.]

Warning: This technique should only be practiced with a qualified AOKK instructor present.

Execution:

The attacker reaches for your wrist.

• Trap uke’s wrist and snap punch to solar-plexus or face [Loosening-up technique]
• Grasp Uke’s wrist with both hands while twisting his/her arm and pushing it upwards.
• Step under uke’s arm and turn counterclockwise.
• Bend uke-s arm into a birdwing lock and push uke’s wrist upwards towards his/her head.
• Once behind uke with the birdwing lock in place, wrap your forearm around the front of uke’s throat and pull backwards with the choke.
• Kick your feet backwards and pull uke backwards throwing him/her to the ground.