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Takedown · Judo · Intermediate
Major inner reap (Ouchi Gari)
A takedown (judo) you hit from Standing, landing you in Closed guard (top). Intermediate level.
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How to do it
Start from
Lands you in
- Grab their collar and sleeve
- Step in between their legs
- Reap their inside leg
- Drive them backward
How it connects
- Starts from
- Standing
- Similar takedowns
- Major outer reap (Osoto Gari)Minor inner reap (Kouchi Gari)Shoulder throw (Seoi Nage)Hip toss (O Goshi)Circle throw (Tomoe Nage)Inner thigh throw (Uchi Mata)
- Also from Standing
- Guillotine escape
Get it right
Key details
- Their weight on the leg you reap
- Your head drives forward
Common mistake
Reaping the wrong leg.
If they defend it
They step out: switch to kouchi gari.
Safety and research
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Practice
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