DJB pathway · Throw lesson
Ko-uchi-gari
Ko-uchi-gari is a minor inner reap. Tori makes Uke load one foot, enters between the legs, and reaps that foot from the inside while directing Uke backward over the removed support.
Movement sequence
- Use the grips to place Uke's weight on the foot you will attack and keep Uke upright.
- Step close between Uke's feet and contact the inside of the loaded heel with the sole or heel of your reaping foot.
- Reap the foot backward as the hands guide Uke onto the rear corner and maintain control.
- 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.