Q&A for How to Flip Someone over Your Shoulder

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  • Question
    What will happen if the other person does not catch my shoulders?
    Community Answer
    An alternate method is to grab his/her wrists and flip the person; however, this method requires much more strength, and isn't used quite as often.
  • Question
    What if the opponent is taller or heavier?
    Mueez ul Haq
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    Grab his arm with force, get in the position and get your knees flexed in the air. In this case, the gravity can really help to flip him over your shoulder.
  • Question
    Does it cause the person pain?
    Community Answer
    If completed properly, then yes. Flipping people over your shoulder will send a shock through their nerves into their brain. It's hard to flip someone over your shoulder and not hurt them.
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    How much strength does it require? (considering average opponent)
    Mueez ul Haq
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    Assuming that the opponent and you are equal weight, it would need strength approximately equal to an explosive pull-up or push-up.
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    Is there a different way to grab the other person if they are too heavy?
    Community Answer
    Not really. If you're aiming to incapacitate them, you can try holding them close to you by both arms, and then kicking their stomach or groin instead.
  • Question
    Is there a name for this move?
    Hannah
    Community Answer
    In Judo it is called the Ippon Seoi Nage. Other names are Japanese Whizzer (or Japanese Wizard), full shoulder, arm spin or diagonal throw.
  • Question
    What do I do if they land on their feet?
    Community Answer
    Easy. Sweep their feet and jump with your elbow out onto their chest. This may cause serious harm and will probably wind them!
  • Question
    How do I flip someone over my shoulder if I'm heavier?
    Lawrence McCaskill
    Community Answer
    Use the exact same technique. Flipping someone is more about balance and weight transfer than strength, but since you're the heavier person, you should have a higher center of gravity and be able to execute the flip easily. Just make sure you're balanced, because your weight can just as easily be used against you.
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    Is there a way I could do this if someone has me in a rear choke hold?
    Oliver TAYLOR-JOHNSON
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    If they’ve got you on a headlock, there is a similar version where you grab the hand around your neck then bend your knees and they should slide onto your back. You can then flip them.
  • Question
    Is there a way to flip them and flip yourself so you are sitting on top of them?
    Oliver TAYLOR-JOHNSON
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    Yes, but that is a very advanced move, which should not be attempted until you have a large amount of mastery in this technique and other groundwork.
  • Question
    Does it cause pain to yourself trying flip someone?
    BumblebeeTeen
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    If done correctly, it should not cause you pain. If your opponent fights back, it can be uncomfortable.
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