Major Outside Reap / Osoto Gari
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This drill focuses on mastering head control with your collar hand, a crucial detail for effectively executing Osoto Gari and preventing your opponent from escaping or countering.
Drill Steps
1
Grip the opponent's collar.
- Grab high on their lapel with your dominant hand
- Ensure a deep grip for effective control
2
Pin their head to your body.
- Use your collar grip to connect their head to your chest or shoulder
- Create tightness across their jaw to prevent head movement
3
Block all head escape attempts.
- Prevent their head from moving over or under your controlling arm
- Elevate your elbow to block over their arm
- Connect your bicep to their head to block under your arm
4
Drive into the opponent.
- Push your weight forward, maintaining constant head control
- Off-balance them by getting their weight on their toes
5
Execute the Osoto Gari.
- Hook their leg and drive through to complete the throw
- Maintain continuous head pressure throughout the entire throw
6
Avoid any gaps in control.
- Ensure there is no space between your hand and their head
- A gap allows them to shift weight and resist
- Immediately re-establish tight control if a gap appears
Detailed Breakdown
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