Kosoto gake relies on blocking your opponent's leg, as opposed to the sweeping action of Kosoto gari.
German Olympic Champion Ole Bischof shows how Osoto gari can set up Kosoto gake to devastating effect. A fully committed bearhug variation comes from Gordon, whilst Burton demonstrates how Kosoto gake can be the perfect counter-attack to drop Seoi nage.
Olympic Champion Ole Bischof shows his Kosoto gake. This video is part 1 of 2.
Olympic Champion Ole Bischof shows his Kosoto gake. This video is part 2 of 2.
Winston Gordon's bearhug Kosoto gake is his do or die technique. Don't miss this role of the dice Kosoto!
This bearhug Kosoto gake comes from a cross grip. Winston Gordon uses this against same stance opponents.
Burton shows his Kosoto gake counter to drop Seoi nage
Neil Adams analyses how Gjakova (KOS) scores ippon with a variation of Kosoto gake (Left versus Right) - action reaction - demonstrated in the 2018 World Judo Championships - and in our Dojo by Neil Adams and our Uke, Prisca Awiti-Alcaraz!
The Gokyo version of Kosoto gake, demonstrated by Neil Adams.
