Spinning top. Komanage is one of the throwing techniques in karate. It is a throwing technique where you place your hand in the arm pit area of your attacker whilst your other hand holds his wrist. You then force your opponent down.

Komanage (spinning top).

1. The opponent attacks the upper level from a down block posture.

2. Simultaneously step back with the left leg and block the opponent's hand with the right wrist.

3. Grasp the opponent's right wrist while placing the left hand in his armpit, simultaneously stepping forward with the left foot.

4. Force the opponent's arm down and to his right while pivoting to the right on the left foot.