Barai

How to recognize it

Look for a low, smooth action timed before uke's foot becomes heavily planted.

Don't mix it up

Lessons that teach this

• ▶Ko-uchi-gariLearn the minor inner reap and when it becomes a sweep (Barai).
• ▶O-uchi-gariCompare the major inner reap with its sweeping variation.
• ▶Harai-goshiLearn the sweeping hip throw through lift, turn, and a rising leg action.