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Tai otoshi is a hand throw that should generate a lot of power with very little contact. It can create one of the hardest falls in judo, yet it relies on timing and kuzushi rather than lifting. The power comes from a fast rotating action that drives uke right into the mat. It is a very common throw, but one which must be studied thoroughly to have any chance of using it successfully on a resisting opponent.
How to do Tai Otoshi, Body Drop
How to do Tai Otoshi, Body Drop
Recognizing needed improvement I have considered the possibility of classifying throws in a way that would make coaching more efficient. A new classification system can provide a simple, more direct, method of communicating throwing methods to players. With simple throwing
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Kosoto gake is similar to kosoto gari, but is usually applied when uke has more weight on the foot you are attacking so it is not easy to reap the foot out. After hooking his leg, you can either lift uke and scoop the leg out or trap his leg and lean on him until he falls.
Ashi-waza (foot/leg techniques) belong to the Throwing techniques (Nage-waza) group, there are certain types of leg throwing techniques (Ashi Waza). These include those techniques known as sweeping, reaping and hooking. Some people claim that there is no difference between a sweep and a
Te-waza (hand techniques) belong to the Throwing techniques (Nage-waza) group, and effectively performed using the hands/arms to throw the opponent. It is completed from a standing position, and include the use of body shifting to disrupt the opponent, followed by
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