DJB pathway · Throw lesson
O-soto-gaeshi
O-soto-gaeshi counters o-soto-gari. Tori stabilizes the attacked leg, keeps Uke from completing the reap, and counter-reaps Uke's supporting leg with the leg that Uke attacked while reversing the upper-body pressure.
Movement sequence
- Brace and keep your posture as Uke enters o-soto-gari, preventing your weight from passing behind the heel.
- Use the attacked leg to catch and reap Uke's supporting leg from the outside.
- Reverse the grips and chest pressure so Uke is driven backward as the support is removed.
- 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.