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| − | The big circle throw is known by many different names, since technique names vary greatly between different aikidō styles. The most apt name is kokyū-nage, or “breath throw,” but | + | The '''big circle throw''' is known by many different names, since technique names vary greatly between different [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aikido aikidō] styles. The most apt name is '''kokyū-nage''', or “breath throw,” but this is impractical, since kokyū-nage is a catch-all term for all forward-projecting takedowns where timing is more important than physical manipulations. Because timing is so critical, big circle throws are typically reserved for [[Advanced|advanced students]]. |
| − | Big circle throws require | + | Big circle throws require grabbing and pulling on the opponent’s wrist, or for the opponent to grab and pull on your wrist. Extend your arm as you take a lunging step forward, almost to the point of [[Kneeling|kneeling]], and immediately retract your arm and shift back to a [[Fighting stance|fighting stance]]. Your hand should trace a big, vertical circle in the air (thus, the name). When combined with the opponent’s forward momentum, this down-and-back motion should send them tumbling into a [[Shoulder roll#Level 3 - Dive roll|dive roll]]. |
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| − | Please note that big circle throws are ineffective against stationary opponents, since this technique merely redirects momentum. | + | Please note that ''big circle throws are ineffective against stationary opponents'', since this technique merely redirects momentum. |
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Revision as of 07:04, 14 March 2019
The big circle throw is known by many different names, since technique names vary greatly between different aikidō styles. The most apt name is kokyū-nage, or “breath throw,” but this is impractical, since kokyū-nage is a catch-all term for all forward-projecting takedowns where timing is more important than physical manipulations. Because timing is so critical, big circle throws are typically reserved for advanced students.
Big circle throws require grabbing and pulling on the opponent’s wrist, or for the opponent to grab and pull on your wrist. Extend your arm as you take a lunging step forward, almost to the point of kneeling, and immediately retract your arm and shift back to a fighting stance. Your hand should trace a big, vertical circle in the air (thus, the name). When combined with the opponent’s forward momentum, this down-and-back motion should send them tumbling into a dive roll.
[big circle throw from the front and aide]
Please note that big circle throws are ineffective against stationary opponents, since this technique merely redirects momentum.
