Hokay.. So in response to a bit of confusion re: Shuai Jiao and Qin Na terminology, I decided to write up a post describing the ones that we'll be looking at for the Blue an Purple tests. If you forget the old-style name for something when I ask for it, at least remember the more general name so I don't have to show you what you're about to show me, eh? I'll try to grievously pirate some images from sites of identical or similar techniques to give some visual aid.
On the Blue Sash test:White ape worships Buddha (AKA- Outside wrist lock). Takes the opponents hand and folds it back at the wrist, rotating it toward their outside while pulling the wrist downward. Should cause them to either drop to a knee in front of you or fall to one side, depending on how much rotation you add.
Wild chicken spreads wings (AKA - Inside wrist lock). Folds the opponent's hand back at the wrist, rotating it toward their inside so their fingers point straight up, then turning them forward, toward them while pulling the wrist in. The rotational opposite of White ape worships.
Two children worship Buddha (Aka- Inside body arm bar). Standing behind the opponent's arm, you capture their wrist or hand, then bow forward through their elbow with your shoulder, causing them to likewise bow forward (hence the name). Almost always immediately followed up with a sweep or other control. Can't find a picture of this one so you'll just have to freakin' remember.
Scissors sweep - As in the scissor sweep from the star form. Step into a front scissor stance, catching the opponent's foot while your hands drive their shoulders back the other way.
Elbow drop and scissors sweep - Ok, this was a confusing name and it's my fault. The elbow drop portion of the throw is where your opposite hand comes in to the inside of the opponent's elbow while the same-side hand has their wrist, you bend their arm and try to press the point of their elbow into the ground behind them. The scissors sweep simply means to step behind them and catch their foot as you do this so they have a harder time stepping back out of it. Had I been following my usual terminology, I would have called that an outside bow stance sweep. Here's a picture of the arm portion of the throw. I couldn't find a variation with a sweep.
Two leg uproot - This is what the rest of the known universe calls a double-leg takedown. There are numerous variations. I care about the ability to change levels well, maintain posture, and control the takedown. If you don't know what I mean, just Google double-leg takedown.
On the purple sash test (Justin.. this means you..)Send the devil to heaven.
This one.. Aikidoists call it Sankyo, meaning third technique.. How boring is that?
Lion worships buddha
This one, minus the wrist lock that Dr. Yang has masterfully applied with his rear hand. I tend to put my hand on the back of their head in this one, but that's just me. I suspect his form is more technically correct. This starts by bringing your opposite hand up under their elbow while the same -side hand holds their wrist (as if to arm drag), but then they raise their elbow so you shoot through and wrap the elbow, while turning the body to move them forward off their center.
Twist the wing
This one, minus the extra wrist english. You capture their wrist, bring it up next to their shoulder and just to the outside, then support the arm with your opposite arm and pull their wrist down behind them to rotate against their shoulder.
Face the heavens and fall down
Like the guys on the right. Step behind your opponent's shoulder, put your arm or hand under their chin and make them look up, then knock them down backward.
Their are some Shuai Jiao on the purple test that Justin and I will need to review the names for because trying to describe or find pictures will likely only add to the confusion. They're simple throws that we've done a lot though, so don't stress.
