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Judo term

Ko-soto-gari

Pronunciation
koh soh-toh gah-ree
Meaning
Small outer reap

In Judo

Ko-soto-gari is a small outer reap that removes the ankle support toward Uke’s rear corner.

Lessons that teach this

  • Ko-soto-gariDistinguish an outside ankle reap from an inside attack.
  • ReviewRetrieve sweeps, hooks, and the hip transfer.

Throwing: Nage-waza

The phases and language of throws.

Quick check

Tori attacks Uke’s right ankle from outside and reaps its support away. Which term fits?

Reveal answer

Ko-soto-gari

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