Hey, ever been thrown and thought, "What the hell just happened?" That's Yoko Tomoe Nage for you. It's not just a mouthful to say - it's a real pain in the ass to defend against.
- It comes outta nowhere. One second you're standing, next you're airborne.
- Works gi or no-gi. Because why limit yourself, right?
- It's sneaky efficient. Less grunt, more flight.
Our community member Sonia, rocking our Boundless Black bjj gi, breaks it down for you:
The nitty-gritty:
- Grab 'em good. None of that limp fish grip nonsense.
- Step in like you mean it. Hesitate and you're toast.
- Foot on hip. Get it wrong and you're just kicking people.
- Fall back. Yeah, on purpose. Trust me.
- Your leg's the boss now. Make 'em fly.
Screw-ups to avoid:
- Gripping like you're scared. They'll smell the fear, I swear.
- Bad timing? Congrats, you've telegraphed your whole game.
- Chicken about falling? Enjoy being the throwee, not the thrower.
Want to nail this? Start slow. Get the moves right first. Speed comes later.
Now go throw someone. Nicely, of course.