Seoi Nage (Shoulder Throw)
Hand Throw / Takedown
- 01
Pull the opponent's sleeve up and forward horizontally, off-balancing them onto their toes.
- 02
Step your lead foot inside their stance, followed by your trailing foot, pivoting 180 degrees so your back faces their chest.
- 03
Tuck your right arm deep under the opponent's right armpit (or grip lapel for Ippon Seoi Nage), wedging your shoulder tightly into their shoulder joint.
- 04
Bend your knees, loading their weight over your back.
- 05
Straighten your legs, flexing at the waist to flip them over your shoulder flat onto their back.
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