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Taiotoshi
is probably one of the first techniques learnt at many clubs, it is one of
the easiest to learn but one of the most difficult to perfect. British
international players using this technique successfully can be counted on
one hand.
Position, timing, application have to
be perfect, the throw can be executed generally when your opponent moves
to his rear, this may sound contradictory to beginners as it is a forward
throw on two feet. But if your opponent steps backwards, his feet go
behind his hips, his hips behind his shoulders, thus, putting him in a
position of leaning forwards.
First of all, you should raise your
arm with the sleeve grip, and start to exaggerate his forward stance.
Almost at the same time stepping forward with your opposite foot,
following with an upward and forward lift with the collar hand.
Immediately swinging your other leg around behind you, if your kuzushi and
tsukuri is applied correctly you can then continue moving your first
foot/leg in front of your opponent to stop him stepping forwards, at the
same time continuing to rotate his body with your sleeve grip. As he comes
round your collar hand should apply a push to his head and neck with the
heel of your hand, completing the throw. |
