Aikido Katatori Kotegaeshi

Aikido Technique – Katatori Kotegaeshi (Defense Against A Shoulder or Lapel Grab)

This page provides students with instructions for the Aikido Katatori Kotegaeshi technique. This technique is also known as Kata-Dori Kotegaeshi. This Aikido technique is a basic Kotegaeshi defense against an opponent who has grabbed you by your shoulder or lapel.

For other Aikido techniques (i.e. Aikido wrist locks, elbow locks, counters or dislocations), visit Black Belt Wiki’s main Aikido Techniques section.

Aikido’s Katatori Kotegaeshi