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Yoko-Gake - Side Hook

Yoko-sutemi-waza Throw

Category and classification

Yoko-sutemi-waza (side sacrifice techniques) sacrifice toward the side to throw uke with rolling or wheeling motion.

Description

A technique to throw down the opponent by breaking his balance toward his right small toe and pushing and sweeping his right outer ankle with the left foot while laying down the body onto the left side. (Kodokan definition)

Key points

  1. Break uke’s balance toward his small toe.
  2. Push and sweep uke’s outer ankle with your foot.
  3. Lie to the side and throw down.

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