[T14.03] Kuchiki-taoshi-soto-gake: (Single Leg Takedown Outer Heel Hooking)

Translation: (Kuchiki) Dead Tree, (taoshi/daoshi) drop, (soto) outer, (gake) hook

Again, this throw is also known as the dead tree drop, but it is more commonly known by its wrestling term single-leg-takedown. In this example uke’s ankle has been entangled buy tori’s foot on the outside (soto). This can also be accomplished by hooking the inside (uchi).

Note: the control of the opponent’s wrist to prevent a guillotine choke.

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

Judo Category:  

• Te-Waza (Hand Technique)     

AOKK Category:  

• Takedown

Opening Technique:   

 This throw is normally made once you’ve committed to the clinch. Strike the opponent in the face (palm heel), with your right hand, to get him/her thinking of protecting their upper body. This also breaks their balance backwards. Grasp the attacker’s wrist with your left hand. Normally, you would shoot forward and trap uke’s legs by leading with your head and shoulders.  In this technique as your shooting forward slide your leg around and outside uke’s lead leg and hook your leg around the opponent’s ankle.  Drive forwards with your upper body.        

Execution:

• Break ukes’ balance backwards with a push or strike (RH).
• Grasp uke’s wrist and pull him/her arm downwards.

Note: This prevents the guillotine choke or head lock.

• In this throw you wrap your right arm around uke’s knee and your left calf around his/her heel/ankle.
• Drive uke backwards, with your shoulders, while pulling uke’s heel forwards with your leg.

Note: Your head should remain within uke’s hip line.

Warning: All hooking techniques can cause injury to the one using the technique. Your knee may become trapped, and this could result in an injury.

Warning: Be aware that if you shoot in to make this take-down you’re exposed to a knee strike or a kick from the opponent.

Note: If your head is on the outside, of this throw, your opponent can place you in a guillotine choke. It is important to keep your head up and pressing against the opponent’s ribs. In the example above you have intertwined the foot forcing uke to go down, so it Is less important where you place the head, but it is a good practice to keep your head facing upwards.

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

Note: With this throw you have chosen the mount, so after the mount immediately follow with open hand strikes, closed hand strikes, and elbow strikes. In sport you may choose to apply a choke or lock the opponent to gain a submission.