Kaiten Nage
回転投げ
Literally: rotary throw
Rotating aikido throw: tori sweeps uke's arm backward, locks the shoulder and throws uke forward by pressing on the head or neck.
Quick Facts
⚠️ Common Mistakes
Common mistakes: pressing on the throat instead of the nape and back, raising the arm without pressing the head down at the same time, and throwing before the torso actually rotates.
💡 Key Tip
Hlava dolů a paže nahoru musí jít současně. Když se jedno opozdí, útočník se narovná a technika se rozpadne.
About
Kaiten nage (回転投げ), literally rotating throw, is a forward-directed aikido throw. Tori sweeps uke's arm backward until the shoulder joint locks, then throws uke forward with pressure. Aikido Journal describes the pressure as aimed at uke's head or neck, the arm raised above the head. Kaiten nage differs from the related kaiten kokyu nage, a rotating breath throw that, after sweeping the arm, skips the shoulder lock and moves straight into the forward throw. We have not been able to document who introduced the technique or from which grade it is tested.