Tani otoshi
Tani otoshi (谷落) is one of the original 40 throws of Judo as developed by Kano Jigoro. It belongs to the fourth group of the traditional throwing list in the Gokyo no waza of the Kodokan Judo. It is also part of the current 67 Throws of Kodokan Judo. It is classified as a side sacrifice technique (yoko-sutemi).
| Tani otoshi | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Classification | Nage-waza |
| Sub classification | Sutemi-waza |
| Kodokan | Yes |
| Technique name | |
| Rōmaji | Tani-otoshi |
| Japanese | 谷落 |
| English | Valley drop |
Technique description
With the tani-otoshi, you place your leg behind both legs of your opponent while still holding him in your favorite kumi kata and then pull the opponent backwards, resulting in your opponent falling on his back and you falling sideways.
Similar techniques, variants, and aliases
English aliases:
- Valley drop
See also
- Judo technique
- The Canon Of Judo
External links
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