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.
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.