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Throws and takedowns
Body drop
Names by art: Judo: Tai-otoshi
Appears in 1 art.
Biomechanics: what the body does
The attacker turns in and blocks the opponent’s shin with an extended leg, then rotates the upper body and pulls the opponent over that block. There is no lifting: the opponent trips over a fixed barrier.
Appears in 1 art
| Art | Name used in this art |
|---|---|
| Judo | Tai-otoshi |
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Wabukan (2026). “Body drop”. https://wabukan.com/tecnicas/tai-otoshi (accessed 2026-10-30).
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