Sumi gaeshi part (1/2)

Sumi gaeshi part (1/2)

Sumi gaeshi is a great throw but be careful teaching or learning this with new players. There is more physical danger for sacrifice throws and also newer players tend to use sacrifice throws as a crutch when they can’t figure out what to do or feel stuck.

Points you need for a successful sumi gaeshi
- head control
- close body contact with shoulders and close hips
- hook the inside leg above the knee
- sit straight down.


Dangers of sumi gaeshi
- slamming ukis head into the ground if you fall backwards instead of sitting down.
- rolling uki over your face if you hook the outside leg.


Part 2 will include
- practical ways to enter into sumi gaeshi
- alternate version of sumi gaeshi.