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Old 07-07-2008, 08:28 PM   #66
Chris Parkerson
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Re: Making Kote Gaeshi Work - With Resistance

[quote=Kevin Leavitt;210478]William Hazen wrote:

I agree.

For me KG is not so much about the technique as it is about learning more about the relationship between uke and nage and how to do it correctly. It ain't about the wrist, and it ain't about the big sweeping circle and being faster than nage that makes it work with a good uke........need to slow down and go much, much slower and much, much more methodical, cooperative...yes. Compliance...no....I believe there is a difference.[/Quote

Hi Kevin,
I agree. In fact, when a partner is compliant as you have defined it, KG or any technique can be performed slowly and principles can be isolated and perfected.

Regarding KG, I would define the technique as a slight torsion of the radial and ulna until the humerous conntects to the scapula. The bones in the wrist are too loose to depend on and pain compliance is not really the best way to obtain kuzushi.
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