JUDO

Tsubame-Gaeshi - Swallow Reversal

燕返

Ashi-waza Throw

Description

A technique to throw down the opponent by fending off his foot sweeping attempt and counter-sweeping with the same foot that was being attacked. (Kodokan definition)

Key points

  1. When uke attempts a foot sweep, avoid it.
  2. Counter-sweep with the same foot that was attacked.
  3. Throw uke down.

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