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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.
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
In depth
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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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