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Throw

In martial arts, a throw is a techniques used in grappling.  A throw can pick up an opponent and toss them on the ground.  This techniques uses rotation in order for it to be effective.  The person that does the throw is not in sync with their opponent and comes up on their feet.

They can also use what is called a “top position”.  This is when the person that initiates the throw connects with the opponent.  There are certain techniques in throwing that are referred to as “sacrifice throws”.  These throws consist of the person allowing themselves to be at a disadvantage.  They will be on the ground in order to perform a throw.

There are different types of throws in martial arts.  One of the better known ones is judo.  It has plenty of techniques for throwing and they consider them one of their special ones.  The names of the different throws are connected with Jujitsu throws.

The Japanese have been known to do it this way.  In western martial arts, they give them names in English, primarily so their students will know them.

Here are the types of throws associated with Jujitsu:

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• Strike – A strike is performed using a weapon or your body.  It’s performed to affect their opponent or to cause harm to them.  There are different kinds of strikes.  One is an attack using their fist which is referred to as a punch; using the leg or foot is called a kick; using the head is called a head butt.

Principles of Striking

In martial arts, strikes are performed with your body.  Martial artists learn them through constant repetitions being trained by an instructor.  The instructor must be qualified to do this.

Here are some of the principles of striking that martial artists employ for themselves:

• Breathing – A shout works to tighten the muscles at the beginning of impact.  This works to scare the opponent.  Strikers will exhale once they get close to their opponent.  Controlling your breathing is used to get your body relaxed during a period of not attacking.

• Footwork – In order to balance your body, you need the right footwork.  This helps to support a mixture of strikes and start strikes from the right area.  This is not the easiest part of striking.  You have energy coming from your legs and taking the advantage to throw combinations.  When you’re doing this, your footwork must be in exact form. Read the rest of this entry »