DJB pathway · Throw lesson
Kibisu-gaeshi
Kibisu-gaeshi is a heel reversal. Tori controls Uke's upper body, catches a heel from the inside or outside, and draws it away while directing Uke backward over the remaining support. Direct leg attacks are restricted under current IJF contest rules.
Movement sequence
- Create a brief backward reaction and lower your level without collapsing posture.
- Cup or reap Uke's heel with one hand while the other hand controls the upper body.
- Remove the heel and guide Uke backward in the same instant, following current competition rules.
- Maintain the controlling grip, guide Uke to a safe landing, and practise the action under qualified supervision.
Safety and training context
Use this page to prepare for coached practice, not as a substitute for instruction. Throws, locks, and strangles require appropriate experience, a qualified partner, safe matting, and direct supervision.