Glossary

Changing the technique during execution as a response to UKE's unexpected or uncooperative behaviour, e.g. from IKKYO to KOKYU-NAGE. URA can be seen as the most common HENKA-WAZA response.

"First form" or "arm-stretching pin": tori guides uke's arm over the contact at the elbow and wrist

Variation of kokyu-nage with ikkyo entry

Counter technique: uke transforms tori's technique without interrupting the flow by taking advantage of an opening in tori's movement or stance. For example, an ikkyo technique can be countered with an ikkyo by changing the position.

"Second form" or "arm-turning pin": tori leads uke over the arm twisted inwards, by applying pressure on the base of the thumb

"Third form" or "wrist-turning pin": tori leads uke by gripping the edge of the inwardly twisted hand (sword cutting movement)