[T1.10] Tawara-gaeshi: (Rice Bag Throw)
Translation: (Tawara) bag, (gaeshi) counter or to flip:
This is a variation of tomo-nage. The only difference between this and he traditional version of Tomo-nage is that you underhook the opponent’s shoulders. There is no strategy to set-up this throw. It is a reaction to the opponent’s double leg takedown or morote-gari. This is used as a counter to prevent landing on your back with your attacker above the hip line. When you feel the separation, immediately turn and get to the attacker’s back and over his/her hip line.
Warning: Do not practice this without a qualified AOKK instructor present.
Opening Technique:
This throw is defensive in nature. The attacker will attempt a double leg takedown (morote-gari).
Karate Version of Kuzushi:
Push the attacker backwards to get him/her to shoot forward to tackle you. The reality is you must wait until the opponent lungs forward breaking their own balance forward. This is unlike Tomo-nage. In Tomo-nage you can grasp the adversary and pull him/her backwards after pushing him/her forwards.
Execution:
Attacker: Shoots in for Morote-gari (Double Leg)
Note: The attacker is too quick for a guillotine choke and tomo-nage, so you must react.
- Drop and under-hook both of uke’s armpits.
- Next drop backwards and use uke’s momentum to throw him/her similar to tomo-nage.
Note: Drop all your weight backwards and arch your back using the opponent’s momentum.
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.
Warning: Do not go to the ground if there are more than one attacker. Do not go to the ground if there is a lot of debris than can cut you or could be used as a weapon.
Note: Follow this technique with an arm-bar, mount above the hips, or stand up and 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.