Shiho Nage

Shiho Nage is generally thought of as a technique but it is also a basic off balance that is different from Ikkyo and Arm Down. These three movements can be used from all of the formal Aikido attacks to lead into numerous techniques. The following sequence shows how Nage's hand position is initiated for every case.

Fig. 1 Initial Hand Position		Fig. 2 Nage's Palm Turns Up		Fig. 3 Nage Rotates Uke

1. Fig. 1 shows Nage's initial hand position as Uke reaches for Nage's hand. Normally Uke strikes to grab the hand but this has been omitted here to simplify the Shiho Nage explanation.
2. As Uke is about to grab Nage's wrist Nage's wrist turns palm up as in Fig. 2 so that Uke can grasp Uke's wrist with Nage's palm towards Uke's arm.
3. Fig. 3 shows Nage rotating Uke's wrist for Shiho Nage.

Example 1, Shiho Nage Irimi.

Movie of Shiho Nage Irimi.

Fig. 4 Shiho Nage grip		Fig. 5 Starting Hold		Fig. 6 1st Irimi Step		Fig. 7 2nd Irimi Step

1. Fig. 4 shows the initial grip with Nage holding Uke's wrist.
2. Fig. 5 shows Nage holding Uke in preparation for this demonstration.
3. In Fig. 6 Nage is at the end of the 1st Irimi Step and Nage's head is going under Uke's arm. Nage must be moving to do this. It Nage stands still Uke can easily push Nage down.
4. Fig. 7 shows the end of the 2nd Irimi step. Nage's head has gone under Uke's arm and the Irimi Off Balance combined with the leverage on Uke's arm has Uke off balance.

   Fig. 8 Uke Falling		Fig. 9 Detail of Hand Twist		Fig. 10 Step Forward		Fig. 11 Step Across

5. Fig. 8 shows Uke is falling. Nage's Tornado Twist should bring Uke around to Nage's front. Use care learning this so that Uke's arm does not break.
6. Fig. 9 shows the detail of Nage's control of Uke's hand in Fig. 8. For Uke's safety in practice and for devastating effect in application Uke's elbow must be folded so that Uke's hand is by Uke's body. It is easy to think that the wrist bend is the primary factor in Shiho Nage but that is not correct. The wrist bend gives leverage but the wrist twist is the important operant factor. Uke's hand is rotated clockwise about it's axis as seen from above. This causes Uke to bend back adding considerable power to the throw and helping to unbalance Uke.
7. Fig. 10 shows Nage's left leg stepping forward as Uke rolls. Nage is stepping forward to stay ahead of Uke and turn Uke over. For practice Uke tries to roll up and counter Nage. Rather than fighting this Nage helps it. Nage should also turn sideways so that Uke can not kick Nage in the head. Shiho Nage can easily be lethal by breaking Uke's back and bringing Uke down on Uke's head. Uke's are too precious to practice this way.
8. Fig. 11 shows Nage's right leg stepping across Uke's head to turn Uke over when Uke rolls or Nage simply forces Nage to turn over. The hand position to learn to turn Uke over is the same as Fig. 9 except Uke's back is on the floor. As Nage steps around Uke's head Uke will turn over. Be careful learning this not to break Uke's arm. This can be very brutal.

   Fig. 12 Standing Pin		Fig. 13 No Hand Pin

9. Fig. 12 shows Nage with a standing arm bar to finish.
10. Fig. 13 shows Nage with Uke in a no hands pin which will enable Nage to use Hojo Jitsu to finish rather than damage Uke.

Example 2, Shiho Nage Tenkan.

Movie of Shiho Nage Tenkan.

Fig. 14 Shiho Nage Grip		Fig. 15 Start of Tenkan		Fig. 16 1st Tenkan Step		Fig. 17 2nd Tenkan Step

1. Fig. 14 shows the initial grip with Nage holding Uke's wrist.
2. Fig. 15 shows Nage holding Uke in preparation for this demonstration.
3. Fig. 16 shows the end of the 1st Tenkan step. Nage's head is going under Uke's arm. Nage must be moving for this to work. If Nage tries to do this standing still Uke can easily push Nage's head down.
4. Fig. 17 shows the 2nd Tenkan Step. Nage's head has gone under Uke's arm. As in the Irimi version it is important to continue to twist Uke's wrist. It is necessary to be sure Uke is off balance at this point.

   Fig. 18 Uke Falling		Fig. 19 Detail of Hand Twist		Fig. 20 Uke Down		Fig. 21 Arm Stretched

5. Fig. 18 shows Uke falling. Uke's arm is folded back. It is important to have Uke's arm near Uke's back to prevent injury to Uke's arm and to permit maximum combat effectiveness.
6. Fig. 19 shows the detail of how Uke's hand is held. Uke's hand is rotated clockwise about it's axis as seen from above. This causes Uke to bend back adding considerable power to the throw and helping to unbalance Uke.
7. Fig. 20 shows Uke down. This picture shows that Nage still has the same Shiho Nage grip and is using it to turn Uke over.
8. In Fig. 21 Nage is pulling Uke's arm outwards. Uke's arm does not naturally go from the Shiho Nage grip to the arm bar so Nage must stretch Uke's arm out to make the transition.

				9. In Fig. 22 Nage has shifted to the arm bar hand position while Uke's arm was extended out. 10. Fig. 23 Nage is doing a standing pin
Fig. 22 Shift Hands		Fig. 23 Standing Pin

Example 3, Shiho Nage Koshi Nage.

Movie of Shiho Nage Koshi Nage.

Fig. 24 Shiho Nage		Fig. 25 Hip Under		Fig. 26 Squat And Twist		Fig. 27 Uke Down

1. Fig. 24 shows Nage in the Shiho Nage at the point of throwing Uke. Nage can shift at this point to a Koshi Nage but in practice there is normally little reason. Shiho Nage is potentially a very deadly throw.
2. In Fig. 25 Nage's hip has moved under Uke's hip for the Koshi Nage rather than throw the Shiho Nage.
3. Fig. 26 shows Nage squatting and twisting to throw Uke.
4. Fig. 27 shows Uke on the mat.

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