Befreiungsgriff

English translation: release / evade technique

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German term or phrase:Befreiungsgriff
English translation:release / evade technique
Entered by: Alexander Schleber (X)

13:06 Aug 12, 2007
German to English translations [PRO]
Sports / Fitness / Recreation / Swimming / Rescue
German term or phrase: Befreiungsgriff
Griff, mit dem sich jmd. (beim Rettungsschwimmen od. beim Judo) aus einer Umklammerung befreien kann.

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Alexander Schleber (X)
Belgium
Local time: 13:51
release / evade technique
Explanation:
release or evasion manoeuvres/techniques/moves

are used in rescue swimming for self-preservation.

"These include a combination of communication skills, specific "rescue" swimming strokes, and release and evade techniques for self-preservation...."
www.123exp-comm.com/t/23391074268/ -

these terms are also found in judo

"Students learn jujitsu and tuite to restrain aggressors and elements from Hapkido and Aikido are woven into the release moves."

www.seigibushidoryu.com

"execute throwing moves and evade moves..."
www.combatathletics.com/articles/Basic_Analysis_Physical_Re...

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Z.E. Ball
Local time: 13:51
Grading comment
Thanks to all. This seems to fit the context best.
4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



Summary of answers provided
3 +1escape (technique)
Norbert Hermann
3 +1release / evade technique
Z.E. Ball
2freeing maneuver
gangels (X)


Discussion entries: 1





  

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39 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): +1
escape (technique)


Explanation:
Sensei (Teacher) - Judo information: - The A.J.A. Junior ... Escape from Kesa-Gatame - Methods of escape from Scarf Hold. Tai-Otoshi - Body Drop Throw ...

I ndex of Judo Techniques on Site: ... Escape from between legs into any hold down. 8 th Kyu to 7th Kyu. K3A. K3B. K3C. K3D. K3E ...

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Note added at 41 mins (2007-08-12 13:47:29 GMT)
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While being pinned down in his final fight, he performed a textbook bridging technique to escape and, despite needing treatment on an ankle injury, was able to claim a bronze medal.


http://www.lancs.ac.uk/socs/judo/reports/nw open 2003.htm


    Reference: http://www.avjudo.com/TechniquesINDEX.htm
Norbert Hermann
Local time: 12:51
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish, Native in GermanGerman
PRO pts in category: 30

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Stuart Dykes: Escape techniques are also used in rescue swimming.
10 mins
  -> Thank you :-)!
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1 hr   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): +1
release / evade technique


Explanation:
release or evasion manoeuvres/techniques/moves

are used in rescue swimming for self-preservation.

"These include a combination of communication skills, specific "rescue" swimming strokes, and release and evade techniques for self-preservation...."
www.123exp-comm.com/t/23391074268/ -

these terms are also found in judo

"Students learn jujitsu and tuite to restrain aggressors and elements from Hapkido and Aikido are woven into the release moves."

www.seigibushidoryu.com

"execute throwing moves and evade moves..."
www.combatathletics.com/articles/Basic_Analysis_Physical_Re...



Z.E. Ball
Local time: 13:51
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 4
Grading comment
Thanks to all. This seems to fit the context best.

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Stuart Dykes: I have also seen release used in this context along with escape.
1 hr
  -> Not wanting to let you escape without a thanks! ;-)
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1 day 1 hr   confidence: Answerer confidence 2/5Answerer confidence 2/5
freeing maneuver


Explanation:
i.e. to free yourself from superman's grip

gangels (X)
Local time: 06:51
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish, Native in GermanGerman
PRO pts in category: 30
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