Chapter 5
Throwing and Scoring Techniques
Inner Ankle Throw
This technique in Judo is referred to as Ouchi-Gari. Stand
facing
your opponent with your feet about shoulder width apart and toes
pointing slightly outwards. Hold his right jacket sleeve close
to
the elbow joint with your left hand and use your right hand to
grasp his left jacket lapel. To practice, your partner should
grip
your jacket in a similar manner. After obtaining the grasp,
begin
to tilt his upper body towards you. He should oppose the pulling
action by bending his legs and leaning backwards.
Step forward with your right foot and place it between his feet,
then quickly bring your left foot forward, placing it just behind
your right heel with the toes turned outwards. Slightly bend
your
left leg and support the weight of your body on it. Lift your
right foot from between his feet and press the back of your right
calf against the back of his left calf. At the completion of
these
movements the right side of your body should be nearest to your
opponent. Change the pulling motion of your right hand into a
downward push towards his right heel while leaning forward as you
bend him over backwards (Figure). Use your right lower leg to
hook
his left lower leg forward, compelling him to fall backwards.
Inner Ankle Throw
It's important while practicing this throw (or any other throw
for
that matter) that you do not complete the throw to the mat.
Simply
stepping in and lifting your practice partner will be sufficient
to
learn the technique. Constant throwing, except to a thick
throwing
mat, will likely cause problems with your practice partner.