JUDO

Tani-Otoshi - Valley Drop

谷落

Yoko-sutemi-waza Throw

Description

A technique to pull and throw down the opponent by breaking his balance backward and laying down the body onto the left side while sliding the left leg behind him. (Kodokan definition)

Key points

  1. Break uke’s balance backward.
  2. Slide your leg behind uke.
  3. Lie to the side and pull uke down.

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