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nengi are twisting techniques, often executed against the oponent’s joints. the body axis is skewed against the direction of movement. these techniques flow best as combinations from other techniques and have a wide range of possible targets. here i have simply listed the defining characteristics and some examples of nentai technique.

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nentai kasho - imagine being in a whirlpool. your body is twisted and turned in either direction. grip your opponent and twist him to the ground or use the twisting motion to kick from an unexpected direction.
kihatsu seihai - your back, chest, and hips are vulnerable. by grabbing any of these points to prevent you from spinning, your opponent can prevent you from executing any nengi.
kokan sokuhatsu - if you touch your hip to the opponent’s body before twisting, you can have create more leverage with which to force him to move.
ryotai koyatsu - you must use your entire body. it is necessary to commit yourself to the execution of nengi. if you do not move decisively and with power, your technique will be ineffective.
techi sokketsu - target the head or legs. many nengi work best if thrown at or above the neck or at or below the waist. while it is possible it execute a nentai technique on the body, it is easier to twist against your opponent’s joints to bring him down.