Chapter 5
Throwing and Scoring Techniques
Rear Throw
This technique in Judo is referred to as Osoto-Gari. Start the
move while facing one another, holding each other's jackets with
the basic sleeve and lapel grip. When the move is initiated, your
opponent's feet should be wide apart, and you should be positioned
in such a way that his right foot points forward between your feet.
Push with your right hand against the left side of his chest and he
should resist this action by inclining his upper body forward.
Instead of using greater force to overcome his resistance, use your
right hand to pull his left lapel towards the right side of your
neck. Incline your upper body towards your front and step smoothly
forward on to your slightly bent left leg.
Place your left foot about six inches away from the outside edge of
his right foot and draw your left elbow outwards past your left
side, in such a way that his right arm is drawn across the front of
your body, with the bicep muscles of his upper arm pressed against
the right side of your chest. Bring your right leg forward between
your left leg and his right leg, keeping your foot clear of the
mat. Sway your hips slightly to the left in order that you are
able to avoid his right hip, and then lodge your right buttock
behind his right buttock.
Next, with the foot pointing downwards, swing your fairly straight
right leg backwards and partially outwards as you twist your hips
slightly to the left, ensuring that contact is made against his
body with the back of your right thigh and right buttock (Fig. 1).
When he begins to fall change the slightly upward pulling motion of
your right hand into a strong downward pushing one (Fig. 9). For
control, keep tight the grip you have on his right jacket sleeve
with your left hand.
Stepping Into Rear Throw
Rear Throw Completion
This is an instance of a technique that relies upon the reactions
of an opponent. First you gently push against his chest with your
right hand, until he resists by pushing back at you. You then pull
his upper body towards you and step forward on to your bent left
leg. When you step forward, he will in all probability lean back-
wards to counteract the pulling movement of your hands. Conse-
quently, when you suddenly change the pulling movement of your
right hand into a downward push and make the sweeping action with
your right leg, he will be unwittingly assisting your throwing
action by leaning backwards.