Kotenage

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A kimarite in which the attacker wraps his arm around that of his opponent and, when it is locked near the elbow, turning away from him.

Etymology

Borrowed from Japanese 小手投げ, literally armlock throw.

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