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Takedown · Judo · Intermediate
Major outer reap (Osoto Gari)
A takedown (judo) you hit from Standing, landing you in Scarf hold (Kesa Gatame). Intermediate level.
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How to do it
Start from
Lands you in
- Grab their collar and sleeve
- Step outside their leg
- Reap their leg from behind
- Drive them down with your arms
How it connects
- Starts from
- Standing
- Similar takedowns
- Major inner reap (Ouchi 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
- Push their weight onto their heel first
- Your chest drives into theirs
Common mistake
Reaping before they’re off balance.
If they defend it
They shift their weight forward to block the reap: switch to ouchi gari.
Safety and research
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Practice
Quick checkMajor outer reap (Osoto Gari) quick check4 questions
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