DJB pathway · Throw lesson
O-soto-gari
O-soto-gari is a major outer reap. Tori breaks Uke's balance backward, closes the upper-body space, and reaps Uke's weighted leg from the outside while driving the torso backward and down.
Movement sequence
- Move Uke's weight onto the heel of the leg you intend to reap.
- Step the support foot close to the outside of that leg and align your chest and head over a stable base.
- Reap through Uke's leg from the outside as the hands and torso direct Uke backward, then control the landing.
- 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.