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Ippon Seoi-Nage
Uke Changes the attack here to an aggressive downward
strike to the top of Tori’s head, which Tori blocks,
steps in and lowers his body, to effectively use
the momentum generated by the attack to throw Uke
over his back and shoulder. This technique is the
first of four in the Nage No Kata where Uke strikes
a blow at Tori, as clearly shows the self defence
aspect is inherent in the Kata.
Uke faces Tori at the far position with intent to
attack. Uke takes two steps forward with alternate
feet, while attempting to strike the top of Tori’s
head with the bottom of his fist.
Tori foils Uke by taking one step forward to meet
the attack and deflect the intending blow. Tori
utilises Uke’s forward motion by turning underneath
him and throwing him over his shoulder with continuous
pulling upwards springing of his legs.
As Uke breakfalls, Tori retains his left hand grip
to assist Uke with his ukemi and Tori exhibits zanshin.
They then take one step backwards and repeat on
left side.
