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Throws and takedowns

Four-direction throw

Names by art: Aikido: Shihōnage

Appears in 1 art.

⚠ Train with an instructor. Learn and practise this technique only under a qualified instructor, on a suitable surface and with a cooperative partner. This page explains; it does not replace a teacher.

Biomechanics: what the body does

The opponent’s arm is raised and folded back over their own shoulder like a sword cut while the thrower pivots underneath; the wrist and shoulder lock force a backward fall.

Appears in 1 art

ArtName used in this art
AikidoShihōnage

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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 Wrist-turn throw Entering throw Scissor takedown

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Sources

  1. Wikipedia (en): Aikido techniques

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Wabukan (2026). “Four-direction throw”. https://wabukan.com/tecnicas/shihonage (accessed 2026-10-30).

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