Tommy's Judo Page - Koshiki no Kata: Tai

Yukiore (Snowbreak)

This technique is similar to the Ushiro-dori in the Tachi-ai section of the Kime no kata.

Uke walks behind Tori. He tries to grab around Tori´s arms from behind. Tori kneels down and throws Uke with a throw that looks like Seoi-otoshi, but more sideways.

This technique is inspired by the snow that assembles on a weak branch of a tree. When the branch bends under the weight of the snow, the snow falls off.

After this technique, both Uke and Tori stand up.