Judo term
Seoi-otoshi
- Pronunciation
- seh-oh-ee oh-toh-shee
- Meaning
- Shoulder drop
In Judo
Seoi-otoshi is a shoulder drop in . Tori enters under Uke’s arm as in , then lowers onto one or both knees and draws Uke forward and down over the shoulder connection instead of rising to lift.
How to recognize it
Recognize Seoi-otoshi when Tori, with Uke loaded on the back, sinks lower during the finish and Uke is pulled down over Tori’s shoulder. A knee touching the mat alone does not identify it; the downward drop does.
Don't mix it up
Drop versus lift
lifts Uke through the shoulder connection as Tori’s legs extend. Seoi-otoshi uses the same connection to drop Uke without rising.