godan verb (-su)
wrench someone down to the ground
Archaic or highly specialized term for twisting an opponent's arm or body to force them to the ground, often in a grappling or combat context.
古い武術の書には、相手をねじ倒す技が記されている。
Old martial arts manuals describe techniques for wrenching an opponent down to the ground.
Common kana-kanji mixed spelling; usually written in kana.
Full kanji spelling is rare and may be difficult to read; usually written in kana.
ねじ伏せる means to pin someone down by twisting their arm, often used in modern contexts, while ねじ倒す is archaic and emphasizes throwing the opponent to the ground.
Compound of ねじる (to twist) and 倒す (to throw down). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the word appears in older martial arts texts.