Uwauke se nage

What it means

The first two characters part of is pronounced "Uwa uke", a name of the Shorinji Kempo guarding technique, the middle one character part is pronounced "se", meaning "back (of a body)", the last one character is pronounced "nage", meaning "throw". Thus this technique means "Guard with uwa uke and throw your opponent by setting him on your back". Actuallly this name comes from Judo technique "Seoi nage", that is, "apply Seoi nage after guarding with Uwa uke".

Techniques

When your opponent try to hit your face with hira ken, guard it with Uwa uke, and counterattack with Judo technique Seoi nage as shown right.

Start.	Your opponent ( left ) tries to hit your face with hira ken.	You step forward and guard your face with leftUwa uke.	Hit his body with right fist.
Seize his right hand with your both hands.	Make your body go under his body and make it set on your back.	Throw him down with Judo technique Seoi nage.	Apply any technique to control him after he was thrown down on the floor.

Gurading technique against "Seoi nage"

The best guard against Seoinage is "do not let your opponent grab your hand", but in case, unfortunately, you are set onto his back, try this technique shown right to avoid crashing down on to the floor.

Put your left hand on to your opponent's back.	Let your opponent(right) throw you.	When your body decline enough, use your back muscle power to bend your back.	Twist your body for safe landing.

	TIPS of guarding technique Make your chest attached to your opponent's back. And make sure to use your back muscle to make your body turn.
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