Glossary - U

Term	Definition
Ushiro-Kiri-Otoshi	"Cut drop from the back", where tori passes uke sideways from behind while executing a diagonal cutting movement Read more...
Ushiro-Ryohiji-Dori	Grabbing both ellbows from behind Read more...
Ushiro-Ryokata-Dori	Grabbing both shoulders from behind Read more...
Ushiro-Ryote-Dori	Uke grabs both of tori's wrists from behind. This attack is usually practised dynamically, starting from the front with contact of one hand. It is also known as ushiro-tekubi-dori. Read more...
Ushiro-Ukemi	Rolling or falling backwards Read more...
Ushiro-Waza	Generic name for all attacks from behind. Uke steps into the back of tori, e.g. in order to choke him from behind. Read more...

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