Kotegaeshi - Ushiro Ryokatadori - Standing

Aspect Description
Japanese 小手返し εΎŒγ‚δΈ‘θ‚©ε–γ‚Šη«‹γ‘ζŠ€
Translation Wrist-return throw from rear both-shoulders grab, standing
Classification Nage-waza (Throwing techniques) > Kotegaeshi series > Ushiro (rear) attack variations

Overview

Ushiro Ryokatadori Kotegaeshi is kotegaeshi applied when the opponent grabs both your shoulders from behind. This rear attack requires turning to face the opponent while executing atemi to create an opening, then capturing one hand and executing standard kotegaeshi. This demonstrates escaping from strong rear control through body turning and striking.

This technique teaches dealing with rear attacks through decisive turning and counter-striking.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Source: Takemusu Aikido Volume 3, Pages 36-39

[1] Initial Grab

[2] Turn and Strike

Key actions:

[3] Grab Released Hand

Standard grip: Same as all kotegaeshi

[4] Step Behind and Rotate

Dead angle: Behind and controlling

[5] [6] Cut Down and Throw

Kuden (口伝) - Oral Teachings

Turn to Face the Attack

From rear grab, must turn:

Why turn?:

Atemi Creates Opening

The atemi is essential:

Without atemi:

With atemi:

Same Core Kotegaeshi

After capturing hand:

Challenge is:

Riai (η†εˆ) - Sword Connection

Rear Grab Preventing Sword

Ushiro ryokatadori represents:

Turning Like Drawing Sword

The turn represents:

Atemi as Sword Cut

The strike represents:

Standard Disarm After Opening

Once hand captured:

Technical Details

The Rear Grab

Photo ❢:

The Turn

Photo ❷:

Decisive turn:

The Atemi

Photo ❷:

Timing:

Capturing Released Hand

Photo ❸:

Which hand?:

Stepping Behind

Photo ❹:

Reversal complete:

The Throw

Photo ❺❻:

Common Mistakes

1. Not Turning to Face

2. Weak Atemi

3. Hesitant Turn

4. Not Capturing Immediately

5. Wrong Wrist Grip

6. Not Reaching Dead Angle

7. Low Hands

8. Pushing Instead of Cutting

Training Progression

Kotai (固体 - Solid Practice)

Jutai (ζŸ”δ½“ - Soft Practice)

Ryutai (桁体 - Flowing Practice)

Kitai (気体 - Ki/Spirit Practice)

Other Ushiro Attacks

All share:

Other Kotegaeshi

All share core principle.

Turn-and-Strike Pattern

This pattern appears in many ushiro techniques:

Sources

Primary Sources

Notes

The Rear Attack Challenge

Ushiro (rear) attacks present unique challenge:

This teaches:

The Turn Principle

Turning to face is essential:

Without turn:

With turn:

Why Right Turn?

Turning right (in this example):

Key is:

Atemi Timing

Atemi as you turn:

This integration:

Complete Reversal

From:

To:

Complete reversal:

Which Hand Releases?

Usually hand on same side as strike:

But be ready:

Same Core Mechanics

Despite complex entry:

This reinforces:

Ushiro Trains Awareness

Practicing ushiro attacks:

Special training value:

The Initiative Shift

Moment of turn:

This shift:

Real Combat Application

Rear shoulder grabs represent:

Practical:

Training Genuine Atemi

The atemi must be trained properly:

Benefits:

Body Turning Power

The turn itself generates power:

Used correctly:

Speed of Execution

From grabbed to thrown:

Must be fast:

Slow execution:

The Complete Technique

Ushiro ryokatadori kotegaeshi is really:

  1. Escape technique (turn and strike)
  2. Control technique (capture hand)
  3. Throw technique (kotegaeshi)

Three phases:

Training Value

This technique teaches:

Multiple skills: