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Takedown · Judo · Intermediate
Advanced foot sweep (De Ashi Barai)
A takedown (judo) you hit from Standing and Clinch (collar tie), landing you in Side control (Yoko Shiho Gatame). Intermediate level.
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How to do it
Start from
Lands you in
- Grip their sleeve and collar (or wrist and collar tie in no-gi) and move them around
- As they step, sweep their advancing foot just before it takes their weight
- Sweep with the sole of your foot in the direction they’re stepping, while your hands lift and turn their upper body
- Follow them to the mat and settle in a pin
How it connects
Get it right
Key details
- Timing: sweep the foot right before weight lands on it
- Sole of the foot, toes curled up; don’t kick with your shin
Common mistake
Kicking their ankle instead of sweeping it.
If they defend it
They pull the foot back: step in for ouchi gari or a single leg.
Safety and research
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Practice
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