DJB pathway · Throw lesson
Tai-otoshi
Tai-otoshi is a hand technique in which Tori breaks Uke's balance forward, turns across the line of movement, and extends a leg in front of Uke's advancing leg. The throw is produced by coordinated hand action and body rotation, not by lifting Uke on the hip.
Movement sequence
- Draw Uke toward the front corner and keep Uke moving onto the toes.
- Turn in with the hips clear of Uke and place the extended throwing leg across Uke's path with the knee protected.
- Rotate the torso and drive the sleeve-and-lapel action forward and down over the open space beyond the leg.
- 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.