Kosoto gari

Kosoto gari

Judoka demonstrating Kosoto-gari technique

Judoka demonstrating Kosoto-gari technique
Classification Nage-waza
Sub classification Ashi-waza
Targets Leg
Kodokan Yes
Technique name
Rōmaji Kosoto gari
Japanese 小外刈
English Small outer reap4
Korean 안뒤축 후리기

Kosoto Gari (小外刈), is one of the original 40 throws of Judo as developed by Jigoro Kano. It belongs to the second group, Dai Nikyo, of the traditional throwing list, Gokyo (no waza), of Kodokan Judo. It is also part of the current 67 Throws of Kodokan Judo. It is classified as a foot technique, Ashi-waza. Danzan-ryū's Soto Gama is a variant of Kosoto Gari.

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