Takedown · Judo · Advanced · Gi only

Circle throw (Tomoe Nage)

A takedown (judo) you hit from Standing, landing you in Mount (Tate Shiho Gatame). Advanced level, gi only.

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Tomoe Nage Throw

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How to do it

Start from

Standing
  1. Grab their collar and sleeve
  2. Sit down and put your foot on their belly
  3. Lift them over your head
  4. Roll back and come up in mount

How it connects

Starts from
Standing
Similar takedowns
Major outer reap (Osoto Gari)Major inner reap (Ouchi Gari)Minor inner reap (Kouchi Gari)Shoulder throw (Seoi Nage)Hip toss (O Goshi)Inner thigh throw (Uchi Mata)
Also from Standing
Guillotine escape
In courses
Foundations VI: Standing, front headlock & back

Get it right

Key details
  • Pull them forward first
  • Lift with your leg
Common mistake

Not pulling before you sit.

If they defend it

They sprawl: you’re in guard, play from there.

Safety and research

Read about itGrapplearts articlesBJJ Heroes

Practice

Quick checkCircle throw (Tomoe Nage) quick check4 questions
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