Tani otoshi (谷落) is one of the original 40 throws of Judo as developed by Kano Jigoro. It belongs to the fourth group of the traditional throwing list in the Gokyo no waza of the Kodokan Judo. It is also part of the current 67 Throws of Kodokan Judo. It is classified as a side sacrifice technique (yoko-sutemi).
| Tani otoshi | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Classification | Nage-waza |
| Sub classification | Sutemi-waza |
| Kodokan | Yes |
| Technique name | |
| Rōmaji | Tani-otoshi |
| Japanese | 谷落 |
| English | Valley drop |
| Korean | 오금 대떨어뜨리기 |
Technique description
editWith the tani-otoshi, you place your leg behind both legs of your opponent while still holding them in your favorite kumi kata and then pull the opponent backwards, resulting in your opponent falling on their back and you falling sideways.
Technique history
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Similar techniques, variants, and aliases
editEnglish aliases:
- Valley drop
Similar techniques
- Uki waza
- Yoko otoshi
- Tani otoshi
Somehow related
See also
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