DJB pathway · Throw lesson
O-soto-guruma
O-soto-guruma is a major outer wheel. Tori breaks Uke's balance backward, places an extended leg behind both of Uke's legs, and rotates Uke backward around that leg while maintaining close upper-body control.
Movement sequence
- Move Uke's weight toward the heels and step your support foot close outside Uke.
- Place the extended attacking leg behind both of Uke's legs without striking the knees.
- Drive the upper body backward and rotate Uke over the leg as a fixed axis.
- 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.