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Judo term

O-soto-otoshi

Pronunciation
oh-soh-toh oh-toh-shee
Meaning
Major outer drop

In Judo

O-soto-otoshi drops uke straight backward over tori's outside leg, without reaping the leg away.

Lessons that teach this

  • O-soto-otoshiLearn the basics of O-soto-otoshi.
  • ReviewReview the core words and concepts from the previous lessons.
  • Throw to Hold-DownConnect the first throws to stable Kesa and Yoko-family hold-downs.

Throwing: Nage-waza

The phases and language of throws.

Quick check

What does the outside leg do in O-soto-otoshi?

Reveal answer

It stays planted as a barrier while uke is taken backward over it.

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