DJB pathway · Throw lesson
Ko-soto-gake
Ko-soto-gake is a minor outer hook. Tori breaks Uke's balance backward, hooks the outside of Uke's loaded foot or lower leg, and drives the upper body over the trapped support.
Movement sequence
- Shift Uke's weight onto the heel of the foot you intend to hook.
- Step close and place your hooking foot behind the outside of Uke's heel or lower leg.
- Keep the hook connected while the hands and chest drive Uke backward and down.
- Maintain the controlling grip, guide Uke to a safe landing, and practise the action under qualified supervision.
Safety and training context
Use this page to prepare for coached practice, not as a substitute for instruction. Throws, locks, and strangles require appropriate experience, a qualified partner, safe matting, and direct supervision.