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Below Shihan Darren Hunter and Sempai Simon Choisnet are demonstrating Nage Waza #1, the first throwing form in the series of seven throws that are basic judo training within the Yukyusha syllabus, colored belt level training. However, these throws must be practiced by all Institute members throughout their studies.
The throwing form begins similar to the Kumite forms also presented on this site. First,the offensive and defensive partners bow toward one another then assume a left stance middle guard. The offensive partner attacks with a right lung punch either to the mid section or to the face.
Once the attack is initiated the defensive partner uses escape form #1 to move to his South East or 5 o'clock position while executing an open handed left block on the oncoming punch. Immediately the defensive partner steps forward with his right foot and simultaneously strikes the opponent in the left side of the face plate or on the collar bone with a Karate Chop or Tegatana.
After this move is complete and the opponent is dazed from the strike, the offensive partner moves forward with his left foot and unbalances the opponent by pushing his right shoulder into the right shoulder of the opponent. Done properly this unbalances the opponent and places him on the heels of his feet with his back slightly bend towards the rear.
Nage Waza #1 - O Soto Gari
While the offensive partner is unbalanced and positioned over the heels of his feet, the defensive partner bring his right leg through and executes the throwing form technique taking out the right leg of the opponent and causing him to fall to the ground.
It is important to remember that once the throw is completed the technique must be followed by a finishing technique as demonstrated by Shihan Hunter. This may be a downward punch with the knee bend so that the torso is not off balance and prone to a counter throw, or may be a striking technique using the foot.
Once the finishing technique is complete the partners return to their original positions and finish the movement by executing the fighting and formal bows.
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