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Judo term

Sumi-gaeshi

Pronunciation
soo-mee gah-eh-shee
Meaning
Corner reversal

In Judo

Sumi-gaeshi is a rear sacrifice throw that guides Uke over a corner with instep contact inside the thigh.

Lessons that teach this

  • Sumi-gaeshiRecognize instep-to-thigh contact in a rear sacrifice.
  • ReviewRetrieve the throws and choose a response from Uke’s movement.
  • Tomoe-nageDistinguish Tomoe-nage’s sole contact from Sumi-gaeshi’s instep contact.

Throwing: Nage-waza

The phases and language of throws.

Quick check

Where is the lifting contact in Sumi-gaeshi?

Reveal answer

The instep against the inside of Uke’s thigh.

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