Sotogake vs Uchigake: Outside or Inside the Opponent’s Leg?
The “outside” in sotogake refers to the outsi…
Sokubiotoshi vs Hatakikomi: Watch the Target and Contact Surface
Sokubiotoshi brings the opponent down by stri…
Oshitaoshi vs Oshidashi: Down by the Push or Out Standing?
The hand action begins in the same family: on…
Oshidashi, Tsukidashi or Okuridashi? Start With Position
Use position before hand action. If the winne…
What Is Okuridashi? Watch How a Wrestler Reaches the Rear
Okuridashi is a rear push-out: the winner mov…
What Is Kubinage? Follow the Neck-Wrapping Arm to the Hips
Kubinage is made by wrapping either arm aroun…
What Is Kotenage? Watch the Arm, Not the Belt
Kotenage is made by wrapping the opponent’s i…
What Is Koshinage? Watch the Hip Become the Fulcrum
Koshinage is a hip throw. The wrestler insert…
What Is Kirikaeshi? The Planted Foot Separates It from Sotogake
For kirikaeshi, a wrestler places his knee ag…
What Is Katasukashi? Watch the Two Arms Do Different Jobs
Katasukashi uses two arms in different roles.…