Cross-Arm Throw

Today, I worked with Scott and Mr. Street. Mr. or Sensei is used as a sign of respect for a black belt. Today, we worked on applications to the cross-arm throw. We practiced an application from Two-Hand grip from the Rear. Both Scott and Mr. Street had a little trouble performing the application on me to the fullest extent. They were able to throw me but not put me in an arm bar. This application can be very deadly if the attacker does not know how to fall or roll. An attacker could be dropped on his head or flat on his back from a height of 2-3 feet. If applied right, this application could also snap your elbow joint in half.

We also worked on another application to the same technique. However, this application is from a should or lapel grab. As the attcker reached for your lapel or shoulder, turn your shoulders in the same direction while reaching with your opposite hand to grab the attacker's hand. As the attacker punches with the other hand, push block and slide into position. Take a step and throw the attacker into a barrier or the ground.

Lastly, in the last few moments of class, we worked a new technique for Scott, cross the body wrist throw. The static position starts off facing the attacker with a same side grip. Lead the attacker down and back, the lead will allow you to use your other hand to whip the attacker to the ground. This is another technique that could really hurt you if you had no akemi waza or falling techniques.

Reflections:
Today, I felf like I was being thrown all class long. The black belts were curious about Scott's and Mr Street's ability to throw me with the cross-arm throw. They threw me several times as well as did the other. I told them to call me Disneyland because I felt like I was on a ride all class long. It was a good class but I can feel the aches coming on for tomorrow.

Brown Belt Test: 28 Days and counting
Wil Beaver
"Beware the All Seeing Eye"