Video: O SOTO GARI Training Tips by G SPINKS (double Olympian) by Judo Life. Not affiliated with MatRecap; their version may differ from this drill.
Technique recap
Partner fit-ins for o-soto-gari rehearse the kuzushi, the deep step and the reaping leg without throwing.
3 key details
- Pull your partner's weight onto their heel first.
- Chest to chest as you step in.
- Swing the reaping leg back only to the fit-in.
Your 10-minute home drill
- 2:00Kuzushi pulls
- 3:00Step-in fit-ins
- 1:00Rest
- 2:00Fit-ins at pace
- 2:00Switch roles
Safety
No completed throws unless on crash mats with a coach.
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.
