Things You'll Need:
- Sparring partner
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Step 1
Wait for your opponent to come up behind you and place one of his arms under your chin. His other arm will probably be used to restrain your outside arm. Your opponent will then pull your body back into his and apply pressure to your throat with his forearm.
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Step 2
Grab the forearm that is under your chin with the hand on your inside arm. Bend your knees slightly, and pull the arm downward at the same time.
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Step 3
Move your outside arm straight up the center of your body, bringing your opponent's arm up with it. Move quickly before your opponent can break his grip on your arm.
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Step 4
Shift your entire body underneath the arms of your opponent, and move to your outside. Lean away from your opponent, so that you can pivot away from his arms while maintaining your grip on his inside forearm.
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Step 5
Grab your opponent's outside wrist with both hands as you shift away from his body. Pull his arm behind his back in a fluid, circular movement, causing him to lose balance and pitch forward. Keep lifting his arm forward until he falls to the ground.
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Step 6
Move your body forward until his arm is lifted straight up the center of your torso. Use your inside knee to press against the back of his shoulder, pinning him to the ground.
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Step 7
Practice your defense against the ushiro kubishimei with a sparring partner until you can do it instantly. Ensure that you are practicing on a soft floor or mat, since this can force your opponent to the ground quickly, causing injury if you are too aggressive.
