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Judo technique

Uki-otoshi

Recognize a hand-led drop without a hip or leg barrier.

Start lesson
Standing Uki-otoshi: Tori in ivory guides the drop. Nage-no-kata uses a kneeling finish.
Technique image: Standing Uki-otoshi: Tori in ivory guides the drop. Nage-no-kata uses a kneeling finish.

Understand the technique

Recognize a hand-led drop without a hip or leg barrier.

How it works

Movement and direction

For right , uses the grips to lead toward Uke’s right front corner, then guides Uke down through the hands. There is no loading onto Tori’s hip and no reaping leg. Mirror on the left. In , Tori draws Uke through successive steps and lowers the left knee on the final retreat; standing variations preserve the same hand-led principle. The illustration shows a standing finish, not the prescribed kneeling Kata form.

Common mistakes

Common error

Pulling downward before Uke is moving forward leaves Uke supported over both feet.

First learning focus

Compare the standing illustration with the knee-lowering Kata version.