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Throws and takedowns

Major outer reap

Names by art: Judo: O-soto-gari · Jujutsu: O-soto-gari

Appears in 2 arts.

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Biomechanics: what the body does

Pull and push break the opponent’s balance onto their rear heel; the attacker steps beside them and reaps the supporting leg backward with the back of the thigh while driving the chest forward.

Appears in 2 arts

ArtName used in this art
JudoO-soto-gari
JujutsuO-soto-gari

In depth

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More in this category

Major inner reap Minor inner reap Outside leg trip Foot sweep Shoulder throw Hip throw Headlock hip throw Sweeping hip throw Inner thigh throw Body drop Circle (stomach) throw Corner reversal Fireman’s carry Double-leg takedown Single-leg takedown Ankle pick Suplex / rear arching throw Arm drag Scooping throw Overarm belt throw Underarm belt throw Frontal force-out Wrist-turn throw Four-direction throw Entering throw Scissor takedown

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Sources

  1. Wikipedia (en): List of judo techniques
  2. Wikipedia (en): Jujutsu

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Wabukan (2026). “Major outer reap”. https://wabukan.com/tecnicas/o-soto-gari (accessed 2026-10-30).

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