DJB pathway · Throw lesson
Tawara-gaeshi
Tawara-gaeshi is a rice-bale reversal against a deep, bent attack. Tori leans over Uke, wraps and lifts the upper body with both arms, then falls backward to roll Uke over the shoulder.
Movement sequence
- Sprawl or lower your hips against Uke's deep entry and wrap the torso from above.
- Draw Uke tightly upward against your chest while keeping the head clear of the mat.
- Fall backward and turn over one shoulder so Uke rolls beyond you to a controlled landing.
- 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.