Karate throws

In certain situations, or against certain opponents, striking techniques do not work well, such as when in a tight space, engaging in combat with an armored fighter, or when lying down, for example after falling.

Discussions between Jigoro Kano and Gichin Funakoshi led to throwing techniques being introduced in shotokan and Kenwa Mabuni.

[citation needed] Unlike most martial arts, karate's throwing techniques emphasize rapidity of execution and effectiveness when starting relatively far away, where judo opponents, for example, are usually less than a meter away from each other.

The movement should be started from sho zenkutsu, or moro ashi, dachi (stance), without stretching the base.

Morote gari (諸手刈, open arms reaping), or Udewa (腕輪, bracelet), is done, after a direct thrust at the belt line, by holding both opponent's legs, locking, and pulling them, and by using any recoil against the opponent.Kuruma waza (车 技, wheel techniques) is a set of techniques that cause the opponent to be curled up and to describe a circular path in falling.

Kani basami (蟹挟, crab pinch), also known as "scissors stroke", a very dangerous and now banned move, is done by passing the lower leg behind the opponent's legs and driving the other into the front at waist height, while dropping, optionally clinging to the opponent with one hand at shoulder height.