Chapter 5
Throwing and Scoring Techniques
Shoulder Throw
The shoulder throw technique in Judo is referred to as Seoinage. The
Shoulder Throw is a good second move to use in combination with
other moves. It works best against a taller opponent who
continually steps backwards to avoid ankle throws and trips. In
order to practice for such a situation, ask your partner to evade
your ankle attacks by stepping backwards with their left foot
when
you attack.
To attack this counter, place the ball of your right foot upon
the
mat just inside your opponent's right foot, then slightly bend
both
legs. To make his balance insecure, use the same grips used for
the inner ankle throw to tilt his upper body forward in such a
way
that the majority of his weight is brought over the toes of his
right foot. While pivoting around to your left on the ball of
your
right foot, continue to pull your opponent's right arm forward
and
slightly upwards with your left hand.
When you have almost turned to face the same direction as your
opponent, bring your left foot backwards and place it on to the
mat
just inside his left foot. While making this movement, you
should
twist your fully bent right arm inwards and tuck your
right
elbow underneath his right armpit. Be careful to keep the
muscles
of your right arm relaxed, and also ensure that your right
forearm
is parallel to the ground with your right thumb pressing against
the front of your right shoulder.
Now that you are positioned directly in front of your partner,
bend
your legs and use your hands to draw him close to you. Your hips
should be below the line of his hips, and your right buttock
should
be pressing against the front of his right thigh. This will
frustrate any attempt he might make to step forward with his
right
leg. Most of the weight of your body should be supported on your
bent left leg (Figure).
Shoulder Throw
Still continuing to pull strongly at your opponent's right jacket
sleeve with your left hand, straighten your legs, then twist your
hips slightly to the left and thrust your buttocks against the
lower part of his stomach. As soon as your partner falls over
your
right hip, release your grip on his left lapel and glide him to
the
mat on to his back (Fig. 3). Keep a good sense of balance by
bending your legs and keeping your upper body upright as your
opponent falls to keep from falling yourself.