Post by pathwinder14 on Nov 6, 2013 14:46:46 GMT -7
This is part 6 of my small series. Here we will discuss Throws.
Safety caveat: Do not try without proper instruction. Serious injury or death can occur!
Throwing:
Throwing is defined in martial arts as utilizing some means of energy (usually your opponent’s) to move an attacker’s entire body away from you towards the ground. There are many types of throws (some grandiose and others subtle) but they all accomplish the same thing…putting your opponent on their backside.
There are 2 main types of throws; body throws and limb throws. In a body type throw you are using your body (torso and trunk) to move the weight of your opponent.
A fireman’s carry is a good example. You can see it would be easy for the carrier below to drop their “cargo”.
A good example in Judo would be O Goshi:
In O Goshi all that is needed is a good twist and the opponent goes completely over. In both instances you can see the weight of the opponent is resting on the shoulders or hips of the other person.
Limb throws work to off-balance your opponent by taking the support of one of their limbs away or by controlling one of their limbs in a counter-motion direction.
A good Judo example would be O Soto Gari. Here we see it removes a weight-supporting limb (the leg) and then pushes the person to stand where their leg was. With that leg no longer there…they fall straight down.
In Aikido, Kotegaeshi is a great example.
With enough torque on the wrist (and energy provided by your opponent trying to attack you) they can and will launch through the air like the picture. I have been a “willing victim” to a good Kotegaeshi many, many times. It’s actually quite fun to take one…if you know how to land a fall correctly.
Within body throws and limb throws there are many sub-types. The most common ones are connected throws (controlling) or projection throws.
Connected throws maintain your connection with the opponent throughout the throw so you can maintain control over them after they land. This is great if you only have one opponent. A good example from Aikido is Shomenuchi Ikkyo.
The end of the throw results in pinning the opponent to the ground by their arm (shoulder). You can then apply different interesting techniques to cause pain or control them further. You can also sing out of tune to abuse their ears.
Projection throws are just the opposite. These are either body or limb throws that result in the opponent flying through the air a good distance away from you (or into some interesting wall, soda machine, table, etc.). A good example would be Kaiten Nage. One good push on their arm and the opponent goes rolling off in whatever direction you want.
There are also sacrifice throws. When throwing your opponent you sacrifice your standing and throw them with your whole body as you drop to the floor. The key is that one; you know what’s coming, and two; when you land you place yourself either into a position of control or can recover faster because you initiated it. Yoko Wakare (Side separation) in Judo is a great example.
So is the Judo circle throw often seen in movies.
Ideally you want to utilize the energy your opponent gives you when then try to grab or attack you. If you can get under or behind their energy you can use it to add to your own strength. It’s like pushing an already moving swing. You’re just adding to its kinetic energy. This is why it is beneficial to be somewhat shorter than your opponent. Your center of gravity is lower and it is easier for you to throw them.
Safety caveat: Do not try without proper instruction. Serious injury or death can occur!
Throwing:
Throwing is defined in martial arts as utilizing some means of energy (usually your opponent’s) to move an attacker’s entire body away from you towards the ground. There are many types of throws (some grandiose and others subtle) but they all accomplish the same thing…putting your opponent on their backside.
There are 2 main types of throws; body throws and limb throws. In a body type throw you are using your body (torso and trunk) to move the weight of your opponent.
A fireman’s carry is a good example. You can see it would be easy for the carrier below to drop their “cargo”.
A good example in Judo would be O Goshi:
In O Goshi all that is needed is a good twist and the opponent goes completely over. In both instances you can see the weight of the opponent is resting on the shoulders or hips of the other person.
Limb throws work to off-balance your opponent by taking the support of one of their limbs away or by controlling one of their limbs in a counter-motion direction.
A good Judo example would be O Soto Gari. Here we see it removes a weight-supporting limb (the leg) and then pushes the person to stand where their leg was. With that leg no longer there…they fall straight down.
In Aikido, Kotegaeshi is a great example.
With enough torque on the wrist (and energy provided by your opponent trying to attack you) they can and will launch through the air like the picture. I have been a “willing victim” to a good Kotegaeshi many, many times. It’s actually quite fun to take one…if you know how to land a fall correctly.
Within body throws and limb throws there are many sub-types. The most common ones are connected throws (controlling) or projection throws.
Connected throws maintain your connection with the opponent throughout the throw so you can maintain control over them after they land. This is great if you only have one opponent. A good example from Aikido is Shomenuchi Ikkyo.
The end of the throw results in pinning the opponent to the ground by their arm (shoulder). You can then apply different interesting techniques to cause pain or control them further. You can also sing out of tune to abuse their ears.
Projection throws are just the opposite. These are either body or limb throws that result in the opponent flying through the air a good distance away from you (or into some interesting wall, soda machine, table, etc.). A good example would be Kaiten Nage. One good push on their arm and the opponent goes rolling off in whatever direction you want.
There are also sacrifice throws. When throwing your opponent you sacrifice your standing and throw them with your whole body as you drop to the floor. The key is that one; you know what’s coming, and two; when you land you place yourself either into a position of control or can recover faster because you initiated it. Yoko Wakare (Side separation) in Judo is a great example.
So is the Judo circle throw often seen in movies.
Ideally you want to utilize the energy your opponent gives you when then try to grab or attack you. If you can get under or behind their energy you can use it to add to your own strength. It’s like pushing an already moving swing. You’re just adding to its kinetic energy. This is why it is beneficial to be somewhat shorter than your opponent. Your center of gravity is lower and it is easier for you to throw them.