“Reverse” Kubi Nage

In the standard Kubi Nage, Tori grips the back of Uke’s head or neck, both face the same direction, and Uke is thrown face-first as the neck is brought primarily into flexion. In this Meido Moore Sensei variation, Tori grips the front of the face, more precisely the chin, the two face opposite directions, and the throw is driven by extension of the cervical spine, resulting in Uke being projected head-back first.