Judo technique
O-soto-otoshi
Learn the basics of O-soto-otoshi.
Meaning
Major outer drop
Pronunciation
oh-soh-toh oh-toh-shee
What this technique covers
What the name means
O-soto-otoshi means Major outer drop in Judo.
Classification
Key idea
The first idea is recognition: connect the name to the throw shape, the partner roles, and the moment where tori starts the movement.
What to notice in the image
In O-soto-otoshi, tori steps beside uke, takes their balance backward, and drops them straight back over the outside leg, without reaping it away. Pay special attention to tori's position, uke's direction, and the body line that makes the throwing action visible.
What you will learn
- Recognize the name O-soto-otoshi
- Understand the basic execution idea of O-soto-otoshi
Key terms
- O-soto-otoshi
Major outer drop
O-soto-otoshi drops uke straight backward over tori's outside leg, without reaping the leg away.
- Ashi-waza
Foot or leg techniques
Ashi-waza are techniques that use the foot or leg, often to sweep, reap, or block at the right moment.
- Kuzushi
Breaking balance
Kuzushi is the first big idea in throwing. Before a throw works well, uke's balance must be disturbed.
Good to know
- Nage-waza: Throwing techniques
- Nage-waza is the family of Judo throws. Throws use timing, balance, and position instead of raw strength.
- Ashi-waza: Foot or leg techniques
- Ashi-waza are techniques that use the foot or leg, often to sweep, reap, or block at the right moment.