How do I grapple/throw in Mortal Kombat 1?

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I've been playing the original Mortal Kombat on a Sega Genesis and haven't figured out how to execute the grapple move where you grab your opponent and throw them behind you. On Very Hard it's fairly difficult to fight in close proximity without this move. I've had trouble finding this move on the Internet, but I know it should be possible because I've seen my opponents perform the move several times and I accidentally performed it myself once and can't remember how I did it.

Can anyone tell me how to perform the grapple/throw move in Mortal Kombat 1?



Best Answer

You need to get in close, push the D-Pad towards the opponent and whilst doing so, press the low punch button (or just the punch button if you are on the three button co




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How do you grapple in Mortal Kombat?

Across all platforms, you can grapple by pressing two face buttons simultaneously: those buttons being Square and X on PlayStation 4, X and A on Xbox One, and Y and B on the Nintendo Switch. Knowing how to execute a grapple is only half the battle though.

How do you throw in original Mortal Kombat?

Throw Defense:Up+Back, Down+Back, Down+Back+Block also works. Many people complain about throws, but throw prevention is pretty easy in MK, and it's been this way from MK1 through MK4.

How do you grab in Mortal Kombat 2?

Start the two back motion right before you hit, then quickly press LOW PUNCH. o Jump Kick - Leg Grab: Jump kick your opponent low and immediately do the leg grab.

How do you block throws in mk11?

BLOCKING AND THROWS Blocking is done by holding R2. Mid attacks are the most basic, and can be blocked while standing or ducking. Low attacks can only be blocked while ducking. High attacks can be blocked when standing or ducking.




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