The one-handed Kosoto gari by Japan's Keiji Suzuki in the Openweight final of the 2003 World Championships is widely regarded as the greatest Ashi waza of all time.
Now it's your chance to learn this amazing technique, as Suzuki takes you through a Kosoto masterclass. Also don't miss the numerous variations of Ugo Legrand and the amazing Osoto - Kosoto combination of Winston Gordon.
Ugo Legrand shows us his Kosoto technique versus opposite and same stance opponents - including 4 variations.
Ugo Legrand's Kumi kata and twitch for his Kosoto. How he uses his grips, movement and feint to setup for his Kosoto.
Ugo Legrand's lower and upper body movement required to execute his Kosoto.
Ugo Legrand's Shime waza which comes from his Kosoto.
Legrand's High collar variation of his Kosoto.
Ugo Legrand's High arm Kosoto gake variation.
Ugo Legrand's final movements and execution for his Kosoto - Ura nage variation.
Ugo Legrand's Kosoto - Ura nage variation. Legrand uses this to best effect when his opponent is defensive and not coming forward.
Legrand performing Kosoto variations in competition.
Ugo Legrand's Kosoto gake versus same stance opponents (Left v Left).
Legrand's Upper body and leg hook for his Kosoto gake.
Ugo Legrand's execution of his Kosoto gake v Left - including competition examples.
Ugo Legrand shows how he deals with opponents who are expecting his Osoto gari with this great combination attack.
