Video: Yoko Tomoe Nage (Instructional) by kholowac. Not affiliated with MatRecap; their version may differ from this drill.
Technique recap
Tomoe-nage is a sacrifice throw: you drop under the opponent and lift them over with a foot in the belly. Solo, you practice only the fall and leg pattern.
3 key details
- Pull as you sit close to their feet.
- Foot goes on the belt line.
- Roll back and extend the leg.
Your 10-minute home drill
- 2:00Back rolls
- 3:00Sit-down and roll back
- 3:00Leg extension pattern
- 2:00Stretch
Safety
Practice throwing only on crash mats with a coach.
Instructor disclaimer
Follow your instructor's version. Schools and styles teach this technique differently. This page is general education, not a substitute for qualified instruction.
