O-uchi-gari – See how to do this judo throw
O-uchi-gari
O-uchi-gari is a technique that throws backwards, and is often used on its own or as a part of a judo combination. See more judo throws.
How to throw with O-uchi-gari
- Place your leg in between uke’s legs and hook uke’s calf.
- Reap uke’s leg towards you. Drive backwards, using power from your support leg
- Control the direction of the technique, using your grip on uke’s collar to steer their head and upper body.
8 Drills
Watch this video with eight drills on how to practise this throw. The drills suitable for judoka of all ability levels can be done both solo and with a partner.
Kosei Inoue Video
Watch Neil Adams analyse the great 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.
O-uchi-gari Tutorial
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