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Uki-Otoshi - Floating Drop

Te-waza Throw

Category and classification

Te-waza (hand techniques) use the arms and upper body to break balance and complete throws.

Description

A technique to throw down the opponent by breaking his balance forward and pulling him down toward the frontal-right corner. (Kodokan definition)

Key points

  1. Break uke’s balance forward.
  2. Pull toward the frontal-right corner.
  3. Throw down with the pull; minimal leg block.

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