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Okuri-Ashi-Harai

Translation

Sweeping ankle throw

Pronounciation

Japanese

送足払

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Okuri-Ashi-Harai
Description

A foot technique throw. Break your opponent’s balance to his right side, and as he moves his right foot to the left to shift to the left, follow it in the direction it is moving with your left foot and sweep both of his legs with your whole leg and throw him on his back.

Instructions

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  • Start stepping sideways on the side that you have your partner's lapel.

  • As your partner steps to follow you, wait for them to lift their foot and use the instep of your same-side foot to scoop their ankle and sweep them.

  • Your partner falls to the side and breaks their fall.

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