Video: Tai Otoshi: Full Instructional by Shintaro Higashi. Not affiliated with MatRecap; their version may differ from this drill.
Technique recap
Tai-otoshi turns in front of the opponent and blocks their leg with your extended shin, rotating them over it with the arms. There's no hip contact, so the pull does the work.
3 key details
- Pull the sleeve up and around as you turn.
- Step wide so your blocking leg crosses their shin.
- Turn your head and shoulders to drive the rotation.
Your 10-minute home drill
- 2:00Band pulls at chest height
- 3:00Turn-in footwork
- 3:00Turn-in with leg block shadow
- 2:00Hip and groin stretch
Safety
Anchor the band securely; keep the blocking knee slightly bent.
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.
