Throws and takedowns - concept of
From AKBAN-wiki, the Martial Arts Database
The object of a throw is to unbalance the opponent so that the center of gravity of the body will fall outside the base formed by the two legs (or sometimes, one leg).
Pulling the body so that the center of gravity will be unbalanced can be seen in these techniques:
Pushing the body to unbalance can be seen in these techniques:
Lifting the body and thaen using a lever to upset balance can be seen in these techniques:

