[T6.12] Side Drop:

(Yoko) side, (otoshi) drop:

This is a root throw in the AOKK. Because there are times when you cannot get behind your opponent, you must adjust and still be able to make the throw possible. Uki-waza can be used if the throw is to the front and Tani-otoshi if you get behind uke and Yoko-otoshi is a side corner throw.

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

Judo Category:

• Yoko-sutemi-waza (Side Sacrifice Technique)

AOKK Category:

• Sacrifice Throw

Opening Technique:

You can enter range two by trapping uke’s punching arm. It can also be from a clinch or you can simply grab the opponent.

Karate Version of Kuzushi:

This throw can be made if the opponent should aggressively come at you (punch), but it will also work from a clinch. Push him/her backwards and then act when they push forwards. Grasp the opponent’s wrist (LH). Strike with a ridge hand or a forearm to the attacker’s neck(RH). Grasp the back of the attacker’s collar (RH) while the other hand controls the sleeve (LH). Push up and forwards (RH). Pull down on the opponent’s wrist and push backwards with your (RH). Note: The strike to the neck will momentarily stun the adversary. Extend your leg forward and to the side of the opponent’s leg. As you drop to your bottom cut the opponent’s lead leg from under him/her. The opponent’s balance will be broken forwards and to the side.

Execution:

• Pull uke to your left, so uke places his/her weight on their right leg.
• Twist uke’s shoulders by pushing forwards with your right hand and pulling backwards and down with your left hand.
• Straighten your left leg and place it to the side of uke.
• Drop your weight and pull uke over your left leg and down to the side.

Note: This is a sacrificing technique, so you will end the confrontation on the ground, so you must be proficient with mat technique.

Note: You can strike the inside of uke’s foot to get him/her to place their weight on their right foot.

Grips:

1. The traditional judo grip is left hand on uke’s right sleeve and your right hand on uke’s left lapel. Remember to bend your elbow to lift uke and pull him/her in tight. The bent elbow helps you lift uke upwards initially.

Note: Once the throw begins push your right-hand forwards like a punch and pull your left-hand down to your obi.

Note: This is like the push-pull punching exercise taught in kata and to beginning students.

2. You can also capture the sleeve with the left hand and under-hook with the right.

Note: This is similar to Uki-waza (Floating Technique) but you’re to the side of uke and not in front of Uke. Uke is thrown to the side.

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.  

Warning: Never go to the ground if there are multiple opponents.

Note: Follow this technique with a mount above the hips and begin working for a submission or simply begin delivering punches and elbow strikes. In sport you may choose to apply a choke or lock to the opponent to gain a submission.