

The hips turn jun kaiten (with the technique) at first and then koshi kaiten (away), with the kick, which is basically fumikiri geri (stomping cutting kick. The final position is identical to that at the start original. The movement should be started from sho zenkutsu, or moro ashi, dachi (stance), without stretching the base. O soto gari ( 大外刈, major outer reaping) is performed by sweeping your leg, from the outside, with the opponent's weight on the near heel and against the back of the leg, at the calf. This versatile technique can be used for attack and defense. Nami gaeshi ( 波返し, returning wave strike) is a technique where the leg is passed in a circular motion, behind the opponent's leg, bringing the foot back to the height of the knee, while simultaneously pushing in a contrary motion. Ko uchi gari ( 小内刈, minor inner reaping) is similar to the technique ko soto gari, except that the strike is to the inside of the leg or foot. This can be done from suwari waza (on the knees) or, preferably, from the shiko dachi stance.

Kakato gaeshi ( 踵返し, reverse heel trip) is placing the heel behind the opponent's heel, and pulling or locking with a contrary movement to the opponent's leg. The sweep can topple, put off-balance, or make the opponent overly cautious. Ashi barai ĭeashi barai ( 足掃, foot sweep) is made in a circular path, against the opponent's foot (or leg below the knee), while the hips turn away ( gyaku kaiten). Unlike what occurs in other martial arts, sweeps in karate do not necessitate holding your adversary's body, although holding may help in controlling the technique and directing the fall of the opponent. Kari waza ( 刈 技, cutting techniques) is a set of throwing techniques using hands and feet. Although adapted for fighting at a distance, all karate throwing techniques have their equivalent in judo and ju-jitsu. Unlike most martial arts, karate's throwing techniques emphasize rapidity of execution and effectiveness when starting relatively far away, where judo opponents, for example, are usually less than a meter away from each other. The inspiration for shito-ryu's throwing techniques also included judo. Discussions between Jigoro Kano and Gichin Funakoshi led to throwing techniques being introduced in shotokan and Kenwa Mabuni. The adaptation of other martial arts was particularly intense during the 19th and 20th centuries. These techniques were chosen primarily from Japanese and Chinese martial arts such as judo or qinna. While still adhering to its core principles, karate progressively introduced throwing techniques into its repertoire. Over time, karate has sought means to overcome these deficiencies. In certain situations, or against certain opponents, striking techniques do not work well, such as when in a tight space, engaging in combat with an armored fighter, or when lying down, for example after falling. Practical experience has shown that striking techniques alone can be ineffective. While typical students of karate focus most of their attention on learning striking techniques, karate throws are considered indispensable for self-defense and, although not always taught, are part of the classical art. Karate's Nage waza ( 投げ技, throwing techniques) is the set of techniques whereby the opponent is thrown to the ground. JSTOR ( January 2014) ( Learn how and when to remove this template message).Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. This article needs additional citations for verification.
