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Morote-seoi-nage

Learn the basics of Morote-seoi-nage and how it differs from Ippon-seoi-nage.

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Illustration of Morote-seoi-nage, a two-hand shoulder throw
Technique image: In Morote-seoi-nage, tori keeps both grips, turns the lapel around the palm, and throws uke straight over the back.

Meaning

Two-hand shoulder throw

Pronunciation

moh-roh-teh seh-oh-ee nah-geh

Understand the technique

is a two-hand shoulder throw. Unlike , keeps both jacket grips while turning in; the lapel turns around the gripping palm and the bent elbow comes under armpit.

How it works

Preserve both grips through the turn

Create with the basic grips, then turn the lapel around the palm instead of releasing it. This keeps the connection while tori turns the back in front of uke.

Place the elbow and use the legs

Lower with the knees as the bent elbow slides under uke's armpit. Finish the turn with a leg drive and coordinated pull-push through the grips, sending uke in a direct line over the back.

Common mistakes

Letting the grip or elbow disconnect

Releasing the lapel or letting the elbow miss the armpit separates uke from the turn. Do not force the position by jamming the elbow; reset the close entry and keep both grips connected.

First learning focus

First make the full turn while both grips stay quiet and connected. Add the low elbow position and leg drive only after the turn-in places uke close to the back.

What you will learn

  • Recognize the name Morote-seoi-nage
  • Compare Morote-seoi-nage with Ippon-seoi-nage
  • Understand the lapel and elbow control

Key terms