Which strategy helps reduce being thrown?

• A. Keep your upper body relaxed while stepping back.
• B. Stay low, maintain a wide base, and control the opponent's hips or torso.
• C. Move only the upper body while keeping the lower body stationary.
• D. Shout loudly to deter the opponent while advancing.

Answer: (B)

Preventing being thrown hinges on balance, base, and controlling the opponent’s leverage. Staying low lowers your center of gravity, a wide base resists being pulled or lifted, and keeping a grip or control on the opponent’s hips or torso lets you guide or stop their momentum. This combination creates a stable frame so you can react to their movement instead of being swept off balance.

Relaxing the upper body while stepping back misses the essential solid stance and control that keep you grounded, making you easier to off-balance. Moving only the upper body while the lower body stays still leaves your base exposed and unable to counter the opponent’s hips or torso movement. Shouting loudly has no direct effect on the mechanics of throws and doesn’t improve your stance or control.