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Tsubame-Gaeshi

Translation

Swallow counter

Pronounciation

Japanese

燕返

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Tsubame-Gaeshi
Description

A foot technique throw. When your opponent attempts a right de-ashi-harai (forward foot sweep), shift your weight to your left leg and withdraw your right foot by bending the knee, then throw him with a left de-ashi-harai.

Instructions

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  • Tsubame-Gaeshi is a counter to De-Ashi-Harai.

  • Wait for your partner to go for the De-Ashi-Harai.

  • Before they can sweep your ankle, move your foot to the outside and sweep their ankle in the direction that they were sweeping.

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