How and why Yoko-Otoshi works so well.

[@Dynamic6000]

This versionhas worked for me on heavier opponents in randori. One thing I’ve come across is once people become aware they try to step out. An easy modification that worked for me was to catch the ankle with my foot, almost like a sacrifice sasae.

[@BushCampingTools]

Great demo! Just subbed! LOl been away from judo for like 25 years, came back 6 years ago re did my Orange now tonight going for my green.

[@BushCampingTools]

BTW passed the Kata and the 24 plus throws, arms locks, hold downs, strangles, counters, hold down tests etc.

[@AdamBarkerThe]

This looks like a great low energy but highly effective throw, thanks!

[@keepmefromdecay]

Works great in BJJ as well.

[@Charley-db9vt]

Great execution. Thank you for demonstrating this technique! I learned it many years ago and have continued calling it yoko otoshi when teaching it even though I was corrected by a higher rank sensei saying that was not the correct name. It also works beautifully with just a straight drop at the uke's feet while throwing them over the shoulder and backrolling into the mount position bjj style.

[@nicocontreras5366]

I always end up doing this one like uki waza but I like it and many people do it wrong (me included). Thanks for sharing.

[@Vangienator]

I like using this and sometimes Yoko-wakare in randori. It usually takes people by surprise.

[@nickyonezuka-cranfordjkc4931]

True

[@СергейСолодовников-у3к]

Few days ago< i want to ask you, to make video about yoko otoshi, and...you did it/ Thank`s alot, please make new video about harai goshi for bigger uke. You the Best! PS. Forgive my poor English.

[@cksong6131]

This is my favourite signature waza all the time.

[@shanenic876]

I’m curious, is this not an uki waza? Seems like you’re throwing more to the front. Genuinely curious.

[@PhysiKarlz]

This is 100% Ukiwaza. The throw is conpleted to the front of Uke, not to his side.

[@makiaveliku8197]

This is Uki Waza. Yoko Otoshi works to the side and in front of, Uki Waza is reversal as in this vid.

[@alfredoaraujo7756]

Looks good Yoko Otoshi initiative style!

[@renatoserra18]

Interessante essa técnica, utilizo nos meus treinos de jiu-jitsu, porém faço a pegada na gola e no braço do mesmo lado. Vou experimentar essa variação, parece ser muito eficaz. Oss

[@alexandrehuat773]

It's like sitting down while doing sasae tsurikomi ashi

[@LionAstrology]

Thanks for the video

[@misnomer4231]

uki waza? im so confused.

[@PhysiKarlz]

Ukiwaza.

[@kennethrogers1129]

Love this throw,

[@kennethrogers1129]

Maximum efficiency, big throw with actually little effort if done properly

[@ulrichbaumann8928]

Very nice!

[@Grindgodgrind]

Hi Nick, lovely technique but is that not uki waza?

[@rickfinsta2951]

The difference is really only in the direction of movement before the throw as far as I know. In Yoko Otoshi you are moving sideways and in Uki Waza you are moving backwards. Yoko Sutemi versus Ma Sutemi Waza? In practice there is a lot of overlap in many of these techniques. I would say that most throws being called Kata Guruma these days are actually a modified version of the technique demonstrated here but with different head position relative to Uke's arms.

[@HuanHow]

What a Dojo!!

[@brandonneff3432]

Good stuff

[@noneandnone7770]

Thank you for posting this video and your excellent demonstration. But I think this has the potential to be a dangerous throw if not executed well. Like you said, "he has nowhere to go except fall.. roll". What if uke falls directly onto his shoulder (with Tori's body weight attached) instead of rolling? This will surely do injury. How do you control for this?

[@nickyonezuka-cranfordjkc4931]

If you pull the shoulder in hard, any judoka knows Ukemi and how to take this fall.

[@noneandnone7770]

@Nick Yonezuka - Cranford JKC thanks for your reply. It seems to me that if the shoulder is not pulled in hard by Tori, straight down into the mat into shoulder, Uke goes. As I see it, knowledge of ukemi is probably not black and white but more of a gradation, with varying levels of skill, like other forms of knowledge. Like learning the correct technique for this throw, knowledge of the correct ukemi should be trained in advance to complement it. Like all throws in my view. Just my opinion. Thank you for your time.

[@PhysiKarlz]

​@@noneandnone7770 Ukemi is prioritised in ALL dojos! ALL throws are dangerous without ukemi!

[@pignokor5536]

Nice one, but how would you avoid being thrown with this?😮 bent knees?

[@nickyonezuka-cranfordjkc4931]

It’s a timing thing. You need to anticipate it quickly

[@judoman09]

No, this is uki-waza. If you disagree, please make a video demonstrating the difference for us between the two throws.

[@PhysiKarlz]

100% Ukiwaza.

[@Alexsnakedoc]

Hi Coach, What is your favorite/highest procentage forward takedown and backward takedown in no gi?

[@nickyonezuka-cranfordjkc4931]

Uchimata and Ouchi Gari

[@mitcht8475]

I knew it is the lateral drop before I knew it is yoko otoshi my favorite move gi or no gi

[@PhysiKarlz]

Ukiwaza. The throw is to the front of uke, not his side. To uke's side would make it yoko-otoshi.

[@mitcht8475]

@@PhysiKarlz clearly say Yoko o toshi thank for the input though

[@PhysiKarlz]

@@mitcht8475 ... There are numerous official resources which will show you the definitions of ukiwaza and yoko-otoshi. You can even find such and comparison videos from the Kodokan on KZbin. I suggest you inform yourself better.

[@chrishann2413]

Thanks Nick ... how would you execute a no-gi option? With a collar tie and elbow grip? Or not really good for that context?

[@andrewkarl5174]

I was just thinking the exact same thing

[@nickyonezuka-cranfordjkc4931]

Yes that would be the only way but works much better with the the Gi. Could easily backfire without the Gi grip

[@haffoc]

grip as you would for a lateral drop but instead of lifting him with your hips, fall backward as indicated in the video.

[@BURGAWMMA]

one of my favorites but high risk if you miss... the best thing about this throw is the fact that its effective on opponents that are bent over in a wrestling stance because nobody fights in the posture you just depicted however it looks fantastic and is easy see the movements however we must beware of kata it will destroy your fighting form! Always practice your techniques in combination and from a fighting posture NEVER kata!

[@lz7ification]

What an idiotic comment. You might know how to fight, but you do not understand a single thing about judo.

[@daleaidenletian]

Almost like a drop sasae! Nice…

[@tomwalker389]

Yoko Otoshi is a full-committal Hiza Guruma.

[@Implodebbx]

I tried this in my Bjj gym and my sparring partner just flopped 💀😂 he went face first into the ground

[@PhysiKarlz]

Because BJJ guys are clueless with standing techniques and breakfalling!!! You may as well have practiced it on a random person in the street and not expect to throw them on anything but their face!

[@petersaczko6192]

0:25 1:27

[@MrBluemanworld]

uki waza

[@ktwomountain]