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De-Ashi-Harai

Translation

Advancing foot sweep

Pronounciation

Japanese

出足払

Kodokan Video

De-Ashi-Harai
Description

A foot technique throw. At the instant your opponent has taken a step forward or backward and is on the verge of placing his weight on the stepping foot, use your own foot to sweep that foot from the rear, side, or front.

Instructions

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  • Notice when your partner to lifts their foot to take the next step.

  • Before they can step back down, use the instep of your same-side foot to sweep their ankle.

  • Drive their upper body with your arms in the opposite direction that you're sweeping their ankle in.

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