Judo term

De-ashi-barai: Judo Meaning

Pronunciation
deh-ah-shee bah-rye
Meaning
Advancing foot sweep

In Judo

De-ashi-barai sweeps the foot as it advances or becomes light. Timing and upper-body control matter more than force.

Illustration of De-ashi-barai, an advancing foot sweep
Technique image: In De-ashi-barai, tori sweeps uke's advancing foot as it becomes light, while the grips guide the body in the same direction.

Lessons that teach this