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Throws and takedowns

Wrist-turn throw

Names by art: Aikido: Kotegaeshi · Jujutsu: Kote gaeshi · Hapkido: Kote gaeshi

Appears in 3 arts.

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Biomechanics: what the body does

The opponent’s hand is turned outward so the wrist, elbow and shoulder twist in a spiral; to relieve the pain the opponent falls in the direction of the twist.

Appears in 3 arts

ArtName used in this art
AikidoKotegaeshi
JujutsuKote gaeshi
HapkidoKote gaeshi

More in this category

Major outer reap Major inner reap Minor inner reap Outside leg trip Foot sweep Shoulder throw Hip throw Headlock hip throw Sweeping hip throw Inner thigh throw Body drop Circle (stomach) throw Corner reversal Fireman’s carry Double-leg takedown Single-leg takedown Ankle pick Suplex / rear arching throw Arm drag Scooping throw Overarm belt throw Underarm belt throw Frontal force-out Four-direction throw Entering throw Scissor takedown

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Sources

  1. Wikipedia (en): Aikido techniques
  2. Wikipedia (en): Kote gaeshi
  3. Wikipedia (en): Hapkido

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Wabukan (2026). “Wrist-turn throw”. https://wabukan.com/tecnicas/kote-gaeshi (accessed 2026-10-30).

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