Osoto Gari

O Soto Gari 

Osotogari, or major outer reaping, is a leg throw. A relatively simple, yet powerful, throw it has been popular in tournaments and effective for self-defense.

As you step close to the outside of your opponent's foot you push your opponent off balance to the rear corner while holding him/her close. Your active leg then sweeps the opponent's leg out from under him/her using your body as a single lever motivated by pelvic action.

• Demonstrations of correct bio mechanical actions. Correct Tori positioning for the technique, breaking of balance, entry and completion of the waza. 
• Lesson discussed and demonstrated the Key Points (Yoten). 
• Also discussed and demonstrated are significant areas of concern that would allow Uke to counter Tori.