How to Do a Hapkido Sacrifice Throw

The hapkido sacrifice throw is a bold move to take down an opponent by taking yourself down. It involves pulling your opponent to the ground as you fall backwards then kicking them over the top of you while you are on your back. You can then propel your opponent over your head and transition into a "ground and pound." The hapkido sacrifice throw requires timing, confidence and perfect technique.

Instructions

1. Grab your opponent firmly by both lapels. This is important since you will be pulling them down with your arms. If you have a loose grip or their clothing tears you will not be able to bring them down. Be sure your grip is solid.

2. Put one of your feet on the inside of your opponent's hip. This should be about midway between their hip bone and groin. Make sure your foot is planted their solidly since that is the foot you will use to push your opponent off of you.

3. Sit down and pull your opponent down with you. Since your foot is planted in their hip they wont be able to fall on top of you. Instead they will bend at the hip, lose balance and fall forward.

4. Kick your opponent straight up when you feel their weight shift to your foot. You must do this as part of your roll backwards. The momentum generated by sitting down and pulling your opponent with you will drive them forward. By kicking your opponent upward they will fly up and over you.

5. Use the momentum and continue to roll backwards. Once your opponent hits the ground over your head, kick your legs backward over your head while continuing to hold on with your arms. This will help you complete you backward roll. You will end up sitting on your opponent's chest.

6. Finish off your opponent with a ground and pound. This is the basic playground fight scenario. You are sitting on your opponent with his arms beneath your knees. He is helpless.

7. ground and pound

Tips & Warnings

• Timing is key when performing the hapkido sacrifice throw. You must be like a wheel rolling down hill. When you pull your opponent down you must keep rolling backwards. This makes kicking them over your head and rolling on top of them easy. If you stop your momentum your opponent will land right on top of you and you will be in trouble.

• Be sure you know how to do a backward roll and your partner knows how to fall before practicing this technique. Also try to practice with someone about your size. Doing it on a mat or other soft surface will decrease the number of bruises you get.