Video: Judo Throwing - Kouchi-gari & Importance of Support Foot Placement by Kaze Uta Budo Kai / Windsong Dojo. Not affiliated with MatRecap; their version may differ from this drill.
Technique recap
Ko-uchi-gari is a small inner reap that sweeps the heel of the opponent's lead foot.
3 key details
- Reap toward their toes, sole of your foot.
- Pull them down onto that foot.
- Small, sharp motion.
Your 10-minute home drill
- 2:00Footwork
- 2:00Reap shadow
- 3:00Reaps with step
- 2:00Combo
- 1:00Stretch
Safety
Soft surface.
Instructor disclaimer
Follow your instructor's version. Schools and styles teach this technique differently. This page is general education, not a substitute for qualified instruction.
