Kids Judo Books by Koka Kids
Judo Books by Koka Kids

O-uchi-gari – See how to do this judo throw

O-Uchi-Gari

O-Uchi-Gari can be used as a direct attack and it is also very useful in combination with other techniques. Keep balance as you reap the leg out towards you.

O-uchi-gari judo throw
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How to throw with O-Uchi-Gari

  1. Place your leg in between uke’s legs and hook uke’s calf.
  2. Reap uke’s leg towards you. Drive backwards, using power from your support leg
  3. Control the direction of the technique, using your grip on uke’s collar to steer their head and upper body.


Books for Judoka of all ages

Advanced Judo O-Uchi-Gari

Watch Kosei Inoue’s unusual double lapel grip for ouchi-gari. This is an advanced kumi-kata and should only be learnt after you have mastered the tradition collar and sleeve version.

Training Drills for 10 Throws