Aikido: Kote Gaeshi Sit-n-Spin

Cameron Siemens, Uke; Photography & Video by Rob Goodwill

This is a fun little drill. It relies heavily on timing and use of center

Begin holding kote-gaeshi.

Uke sits down. Just as his buttocks comes into contact with the mat…

… step back. Use the power of your center rather than arm strength to make uke do a neat little spin. You should be able to achieve a full spin and flip onto the stomach.

You should be able to achieve a full spin and flip onto the stomach.

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