Judo term
O-soto-gari: Judo Meaning
- Pronunciation
- oh-soh-toh gah-ree
- Meaning
- Major outer reap
In Judo
O-soto-gari is a major outer reap. Tori controls uke's balance and reaps uke's leg from the outside to complete the throw.
How to recognize it
Recognize O-soto-gari when the outside leg actively reaps uke's leg away rather than remaining planted as a barrier.
Quick check
What leg action distinguishes O-soto-gari?
Reveal answer
It reaps uke's leg away from the outside.
Keep it distinct
Reap versus drop
removes uke's leg with a reaping action. drops uke backward over a planted outside leg.