### Tomoe Nage: Step-by-Step Instructions Tomoe Nage, a judo technique also popular in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, is known as the "circle throw" or "stomach throw". It's frequently used to transition into a dominant position, often leading directly into potential submissions or sweeps. #### Position: - **Standing** #### Step-by-Step Instructions: 1. **Initial Engagement:** - Engage with your opponent using a standard judo or BJJ grip by holding their gi at the collar and the sleeve. If no gi, establish over-under grips or secure a clinch. 2. **Set-up:** - As you maintain grip control, take a diagonal step backward with one foot, drawing your opponent slightly towards you to break their balance from the initial starting position. 3. **Pulling Off-Balance:** - While stepping back, pull your opponent down and forward. The motion should be akin to drawing them over an invisible circle around your head, helping them tilt forward off-balance. 4. **Placement of the Foot:** - Simultaneously, as you draw them toward you, drop to the ground, placing the sole of your foot on the crease of your opponent's hip. The foot acts as the fulcrum of the throw directing their movement. 5. **Executing the Throw:** - Using the momentum and position, push your opponent upwards and over your head with your foot. As they are propelled, use your hands to guide and pull them in the directed motion, ensuring their center of mass continues its off-balance movement. 6. **Completion and Control:** - As your opponent soars over you, maintain your grip and prepare to roll with the momentum till you can follow through to a controlling position. - Ideal outcomes include landing into a **Mount**, **Closed Guard**, or immediately transitioning into submissions such as an armbar if their arm is extended. #### Tips for Execution: - **Timing is Crucial:** The success of Tomoe Nage largely depends on how well you can exploit your opponent's forward momentum and balance disruption. - **Maintaining Grip Control:** Ensure both upper and lower body coordination to help deliver a fluid throw. - **Safety:** Practice in a controlled environment to understand the momentum required without injury risk. By mastering Tomoe Nage, practitioners can effectively surprise and dominate opponents who rely heavily on standing grappling strategies by exploiting gaps in stance and balance.