Judo term

Tani-otoshi

Pronunciation: tah-nee oh-toh-shee
Meaning: Valley drop

In Judo

Tani-otoshi places an unweighted leg behind uke's legs while tori stays close and directs uke backward.

Lessons that teach this

Tani-otoshiLearn the valley drop as a close backward action with an unweighted leg.
From Tsuri-komi-goshi to Tani-otoshiChange direction when Uke blocks the incomplete hip-throw entry.
ReviewReview Tai-otoshi, Tani-otoshi, and the defensive conditions that connect them.