2-Person Attack – Morotedori Kokyunage | How to Avoid Getting Locked Down
Ever been locked down in Morotedori (Ryote Mochi) — when both of uke’s hands clamp one wrist? It can feel like your movement is gone.
In this week’s lesson, Lia Suzuki Sensei demonstrates how to absorb that pressure into your Hara, deflect it upward, and lift your partner’s center so the flow returns.
You’ll see how a relaxed first contact keeps energy moving — and how tension stops it.
Then, midway through the video, the exercise develops into a 2-person attack that adds energy, fun, and a real timing test.
If you caught last week’s Morotedori Shihonage clip, this builds on it beautifully — but you can also start right here.
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