Osoto gari
16 Seasons
Osoto gari is an absolute core technique of judo, and one that should be mastered.
The fundamentals of the technique come from GB's Euan Burton and Japanese Ashi-waza expert Keiji Suzuki, whilst French trio Decosse, Yandzi and Legrand offer variations based on movement and alternative grips.
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Double sided Osoto gari | Overview | Lucie Décosse
Episode 1
Attacking straight from the grip, Décosse breaks down all of the elements of her double sided Osoto gari used against left handers.
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Release & execution | Double sided Osoto gari | Lucie Décosse
Episode 2
Once she has gained the correct reaction, Décosse releases the pressure she has built and uses her opponents momentum, snapping in for the throw and committing her weight to the ground.
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Pressure | Double sided Osoto gari | Lucie Décosse
Episode 3
Lucie demonstrates the necessity of catching her opponents lapel hand before they grip, forcing it across their body to gain the required reaction.
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Competitive variations | Double sided Osoto gari | Lucie Décosse
Episode 4
This technique was developed specifically for competition, take a look at how she used it across the world.
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Osoto into Kosoto combination | Lucie Décosse
Episode 5
Due to the reduction of control from a double sided grip, opponents may attempt to turn out of the initial attack. Décosse then followed up with Kosoto gari.
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Competitive examples | Osoto into Kosoto combination | Lucie Décosse
Episode 6
Take a look at this combination in action in the World Championships.
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01:45Episode 7
Osoto gake | Overview | Lucie Décosse
Episode 7
Developed when opposite stance opponents would block her Ouchi gari, Decosse demonstrates how to block the leg and drive to finish her Osoto gake.
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02:07Episode 8
Upper body | Osoto gake | Lucie Décosse
Episode 8
Lucie shows how to manipulate the opponents body and destroy their balance to set up her Osoto gake.
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Leg placement & Ken ken variation | Ososto gake | Lucie Décosse
Episode 9
Décosse details where to place the attacking leg and how to employ her Ken ken variation to knock the opponent further off balance.
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Competitive variations | Osoto gake | Lucie Décosse
Episode 10
Take a look at Décosse's explosive Osoto gake in action.
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01:16Episode 11
Osoto Gari | Interview | Lucie Décosse
Episode 11