Morote 諸手

MoroteMorote 諸手 means both hands used together. In martial arts, it refers to using two hands to reinforce one point—grabbing one arm with both hands, applying a two-hand block, or driving a reinforced thrust. More 諸手 means “both hands,” “all hands,” or “reinforced hands,” with both hands applied to one point. Unlike ryōteIn martial arts, ryōte 両手 refers to using both hands together in a coordinated, paired, or equal manner, such as grabbing with one hand on each side. More (両手), which simply means “both hands together,” moroteMorote 諸手 means both hands used together. In martial arts, it refers to using two hands to reinforce one point—grabbing one arm with both hands, applying a two-hand block, or driving a reinforced thrust. More implies reinforcement, strength, and doubling power. Two hands reinforce one thing: one wrist, one arm, one grip, one thrust, one side of the opponent’s body, one weapon action. It always implies a doubling of force, not symmetrical use.

Related Terms

• Morote-dori (諸手取り) – Both hands grab one of the opponent’s wrists/forearms. This is not ryōte-dori (両手取り), which grabs both wrists.
• Morote-seoi-nage (諸手背負投) – Two-hand reinforced shoulder throw (judo). Both hands reinforce the kuzushi (off-balancing) and control of one side of uke’s body.
• Morote-tsuki (諸手突き) – Two-hand reinforced thrust. Used in: jōdō, spear arts, kenjutsu (reinforced tsuki), karate weapon kata (bōjutsu). The thrust is strengthened by gathering both hands to drive one point forward.
• Morote-uke / Morote-komi – Reinforced block / reinforced receiving action. In karate, morote-uke is a well-known two-hand reinforced forearm block.