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15/3: Shomen Uchi Locks

In today's class Sensei focused on Ikkyo, Nikkyo, Sankyo, Yonkyo locks with Shomen Uchi attack.

(Assuming attacking with left hand, Nage and Uke in gyaku hanmi stance)
When Uke attacks with the left Shomen, Nage blocks with a left Shomen and the collision force will push both person's arm upwards.

Nage should then move right leg forward, body slightly off-center, while right leg is toe to toe with Uke's left leg (Hito ime?). Nage use the free (right) hand to control and twist Uke's elbow while the left hand cuts down, Nage's position slightly pulled back. This will put Nage into the controlling position, ready to complete the lock for Ikkyo.

Variation for Nikkyo: While left hand cuts down, do the wrist rotation to secure Uke's left hand in a Nikkyo lock position

Variation for Sankyo: While left hand cuts down, grab Uke's fingers and twist the palm to face to self. Right hand's thumb on Uke's inner elbow to assist pushing elbow upwards so Uke's forearm is vertical

Variation for Yonkyo: While left hand cuts down, grab Uke's hand, palm facing palm, Right hand performs the Yonkyo lock while left hand assist in twisting

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