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Formal Aikido

Ushiro Ryokatatori

Reference: Ushiro Off Balance

The basic Ushiro Ryokatatori movement is shown in Ushiro Off Balance. Here the use of the attack if Uke succeeds in turning around is examined.

There are two reasons for grabbing the collar rather than the shoulder. The first is that the collar is easier to grab. The second is that this puts Nage's choking hand in the perfect position for the choke. People who have even a little experience being choked get very difficult to choke. For this reason perfect hand placement is important before the choke is attempted. This grab gives excellent hand placement making a powerful choke possible.

Standing Choke

This choke is not recommended for a real fight because Uke has easy access to Nage's face to gouge eyes, pull ears or rip lips. It is useful for training Uke to do the escapes correctly so that things like this do not happen. Beginners need something a little easier than our second example.

Fig. 1 Hand Detail Fig. 2 Start Position Fig. 3 Uke Turning

  1. Fig. 1 shows the detail of how Nage's hands grab Uke's collar.

  2. Fig. 2 shows a static grab from behind.

  3. Fig. 3 shows Uke turning incorrectly.

    Fig. 4 Left Wrist In Throat Fig. 5 Uke Tapping

  4. Fig. 4 shows that the thumb edge of Nage's hand easily slides into place for the choke. Nage's right arm easily drops to the near side of Uke's face to frame the choke. Nage's wrist needs to change position but this is very easy.

  5. Fig. 5 shows Uke taping out.

Kneeling Choke

Movie of Kneeling Choke

Fig. 6 Hand Detail Fig. 7 Start Position Fig. 8 Uke Turning

  1. Fig. 6 repeats the detail of the collar grab.

  2. Fig. 7 shows the static start position.

  3. Fig. 8 shows Uke turning. Notice how easily Nage's right arm slips under Uke's chin. If Uke's chin is tightly tucked then this becomes a head crank which is fine. Nage's left arm has gone behind Uke's neck. Nage's left hand easily adjusts to do this. Now Nage's left arm puts tremendous pressure on the back of Uke's neck pushing down and towards Nage while Nage's right puts tremendous pressure up against the throat or face.

    Fig. 9 Nage Backing Up Fig. 10 Uke Taps Out

  4. Fig. 9 shows Nage stepping back and pulling Uke down.

  5. Fig. 10 shows Uke tapping out. This technique can put tremendous pressure on Uke's neck so be very careful not to harm Uke. There are some other variations of this but the principle is the same.

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