Kote-gaeshi Sit-N-Spin

Started by Kyle Sloan · Oct 28, 2008 · 1 post

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Kote-gaeshi Sit-N-Spin
Cameron Siemens, Uke; Photography & Video by Rob Goodwill

This is a fun little drill. It relies heavily on timing and use of center. Begin holding kote-gaeshi.
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Uke sits down. Just as his buttocks comes into contact with the mat...
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... step back. Use the power of your center rather than arm strength to make uke do a neat little spin. You should be able to achieve a full spin and flip onto the stomach.
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You should be able to achieve a full spin and flip onto the stomach.
http://www.kazeutabudokai.com/LOTW/aiki ... video1.wmv