About This Technique
Yoko Otoshi (横落), or the side drop, is a fundamental side sacrifice technique (yoko-sutemi-waza) in Judo. It involves extending one leg horizontally across the front of both of the opponent's ankles, then dropping your body straight sideways to the mat to pull the opponent down over your extended leg.
3 Videos
横落 / Yoko-otoshi
Video by Kodokan
Yoko-otoshi - Demo
Video by Efficient Judo
Yoko Otoshi | Side Sacrifice Throwing While Sliding
Video by Shintaro Nakano
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