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Throws and takedowns
Four-direction throw
Names by art: Aikido: Shihōnage
Appears in 1 art.
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
| Art | Name used in this art |
|---|---|
| Aikido | Shihōnage |
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 Wrist-turn throw Entering throw Scissor takedown
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Wabukan (2026). “Four-direction throw”. https://wabukan.com/tecnicas/shihonage (accessed 2026-10-30).
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