Osoto gaeshi explained

Osoto gaeshi
Class:Nage-waza
Sub Class:Ashi-waza
Kodokan:Yes
Romaji:Osoto gaeshi
Japanese:大外返
English:Big outer reap counter

is one of the techniques adopted by the Kodokan into their Shinmeisho No Waza (newly accepted techniques) list. It is categorized as a foot technique, Ashi-waza. It is essentially a counter throw or reversal for Osoto gari.

Technique Description

As the opponent steps in to attempt an Osoto Gari, the tori defends himself by drawing back his trailing foot, and twist his own torso, in doing so cutting down the uke using the same throw.

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