[T6.07] Drop Tani-otoshi:

(Tani) valley, (otoshi) drop:

This is an AOKK root throw. It works well with a Duck-Under technique. The key is getting behind uke. When you enter range two, and tie up the opponent, if you can slip to the side this is a remarkably effective throw.

Warning: Do not attempt these techniques without a qualified AOKK instructor’s supervision.

AOKK Category:

• Sacrifice Throws

Opening Technique:

Stepping outside and forwards while blocking a punch can place you in position to administer this throw. Also, slipping to the side, while in a clinch, will place you in a position to make the throw.

Execution:

• Grab the back of uke’s collar or obi (belt) while shooting your leg out behind his/her heels.
• Drop your weight to the tatami and pull uke backwards over your extended leg.

Key Point: Your outstretched leg must contact both of uke’s heels as you drop your weight and pull him/her backwards.

Warning: Turn your knee, of the extended leg, and roll to the side while you’re executing this throw. If uke lands on your knee, it can be hyperextended.

Grips:

1. The throw works by grasping the back of uke’s obi with your left hand and grasping uke’s waist with your right hand.
2. The throw works by grasping the back of uke’s collar with your left hand and grasping the back of uke’s obi (belt) with your right hand.
3. The throw works by grasping the back of uke’s obi with your left hand and driving your right forearm across uke’s abdomen.

Note: The grips and methodology found in jujitsu differ from those in Judo.

Note: In a life preservation situation the attacker should be dropped on the back of their head.

Warning: Uke must know how to fall backwards or he/she may be injured.

Two Key Components for AOKK Practice:

When practicing this throw there are to key components to the endeavor. The problem with this throw is the fact that it is a sacrifice technique. The ground may not be the best place to be in an altercation, so the student must first practice throwing his/her adversary and roll immediately into the standing position. This must become a reflex action. The second component is throwing the opponent and following him/her into a mount. This may be necessary if you’re trying to restrain an adversary until help arrives. This too can be used in the sport aspect of the art as well. These two components are one of the things that separate our practice from that of more sport oriented martial arts.