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Barai

Judo term

Barai

Pronunciation: bah-rye
Meaning: Sweep

In Judo

Barai describes a sweeping action that follows a moving or light foot rather than reaping a loaded leg.

Lessons that teach this

Ko-uchi-gariLearn the minor inner reap and its Barai timing variation.
O-uchi-gariCompare the major inner reap with its sweeping variation.
ReviewReview free fall, Barai, Gari, Ko-uchi, O-uchi, and their combination.

Throwing: Nage-waza

The phases and language of throws.

Quick check

What timing defines Barai?

Reveal answer

The foot is moving or light when it is swept.

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