About This Technique
Seoi-otoshi (背負落), or the shoulder drop, is a hand technique (te-waza) closely related to Seoi-nage, but with a crucial mechanical difference: instead of lifting the opponent up using your legs, you drop your weight directly to the mat to pull them over you.
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背負落 / Seoi-otoshi
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Seoi-otoshi - Demo
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Seoi-nage to Seoi-otoshi - Combination demo
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