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[edit] Kotegaeshi
Kotegaeshi, literally "returning the wrist," is a type of throw. It is quite versatile and can be executed virtually any time nage is able to take hold of uke's wrist. Kotegaeshi's mechanics are similar to those of shihonage.
[edit] Applying Kotegaeshi
There are a few versions of kotegaeshi. Generally, nage]] grabs uke's hand with nage's fingers wrapped around uke's thumb, so that nage's thumb ends up on the back of uke's hand, close to the space between the pinky and ring finger knuckles.
In one, the fingers are curled straight back over the palm, as though nage were making uke's fingers point down to the ground through his or her wrist.
In another, nage twists uke's palm away from uke's body (as to put the tegatana behind uke's back) while simultaneously turning the palm down towards the floor.
[edit] Tips (for the second type)
- To be effective, kotegaeshi must affect uke's hara and break his or her balance, not merely cause pain in the wrist. Proper application of the lock should transmit pressure up into uke's elbow, shoulder, and torso.
- Correct footwork and body movement is also important. Uke's arm should be extended to their side.
- Nage can drop to one knee to add power and speed to the kotegaeshi. This may also help them avoid a counter-strike as uke is whipped past.
- Nage can add an atemi, generally to uke's face, in order to distract them. This may loosen uke's arm by taking his or her focus from it, and also will occupy uke's hand to avoid a counter-strike.
[edit] Chudan tsuki Kotegaeshi
Many styles of aikido have a basic kotegaeshi technique from a punch to the midsection. Generally, they are done from gyakuhanmi, opening with a tenkan movement as the punching hand is grabbed, and finishing with another tenkan movement in the opposite direction to make the throw.
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