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Old 11-08-2002, 05:54 PM   #11
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Dojo: Multnomah Aikikai
Location: Portland, Oregon
Join Date: Jun 2002
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Roy Dean wrote:
The second you put them over and they try to off balance you, you have to catch your balance. The way to do this is to put your knee on their chest or across their belly as they're on their back and trying to pull you down.
This is very, very dangerous. When not controlled this can lead to broken ribs, spines, punctured lungs. This is not a safe valid training technique.

I am sure it has been said before, but everytime this has happened to me it has been because of my posture/stance at the end of the throw.

The end of the throw is as important as the beginning, all elements need to be crisp and well defined. If anything, tell them to hold on, but go much much slower. Refine your movements.

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