JUDO

Yoko-Otoshi - Side Drop

横落

Yoko-sutemi-waza Throw

Description

A technique to pull and throw down the opponent by breaking his balance rightward and laying down the body onto the left side while sliding the left leg toward the outside of his right foot. (Kodokan definition)

Key points

  1. Break uke’s balance to the side.
  2. Slide your leg to the outside of uke’s foot.
  3. Lie to the side and pull uke down.

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