Kata Tori Menuchi Waki Gatame

Example 1, Kata Tori Menuchi Waki Gatame Irimi.

Movie of Example 1.

Fig. 1 Start		Fig. 2 Kuta Entry Strike		Fig. 3 2nd Irimi Step

1. Fig. 1 shows the position for a dynamic start. Nage's and Uke's hands do not quite touch.

2. Fig. 2 shows the 1st Irimi Step with the Kuta Entry Strike. The strike does not land because Uke's arm is in the way. Nage's right hand reaches over Uke's left arm.

3. Fig. 3 shows the 2nd Irimi Step taking Uke down. From here Nage can finish Waki Gatame or change to another technique.

Example 2, Kata Tori Menuchi Waki Gatame Tenkan.

Movie of Example 2.

Fig. 3 Start		Fig. 4 Kuta Entry Strike		Fig. 5 1st Tenkan Step

1. Fig. 3 shows the start position for dynamic practice. Nage steps to Nage's left side for the Kuta Entry Strike.

2. In Fig. 4 Nage has stepped to the side and delivered the Kuta Entry Strike. Now Nage's right foot will step forward for the 1st Tenkan step.

3. Fig. 5 shows the end of the 1st Tenkan step. Nage must not step directly in front of Uke in order to avoid a kick.

   Fig. 6 Tornado Twist

4. Fig. 6 shows the end of the 2nd Tenkan Step and the end of the Tornado Twist. At this point Nage can execute most Aiki throws.