Tomoe-nage

2/5

Key idea

Sole to abdomen, then an overhead arc

For right , draws forward and places the right sole on Uke’s lower abdomen. Tori sits close to the supporting left heel, keeping the foot connected, then coordinates the hands and extending leg to guide Uke in an arc overhead. Mirror the sides for a left example. uses the instep inside the thigh instead. Support the rotation without kicking or directing Uke onto the head.