#1 BEST OSoto Gari for Competition & Randori (Secret: Use the Belt)

🥋This is a judo technique instructed by David Loshelder. Dave was a former ranked Judo player in USA in his respective weight class in the 1990s and the author of three books. 🥋 O Soto Gari (大外刈) is a classic throwing technique in Judo, and it&often referred to as the "major outer reap." It involves off-balancing your opponent and sweeping their leg to throw them onto the ground. Here&a step-by-step instruction for performing O Soto Gari: Proper Stance: Begin in a standard Judo stance, also known as the "Jigotai" posture. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, knees slightly bent, and your body weight evenly distributed between both feet. Your arms should be in a defensive position, with your hands up and palms facing forward. Grip Control: Establish a strong grip on your opponent&gi (the traditional Judo uniform). You can use various grips, but a common one is to grab the lapel of their gi with your dominant hand and grip their sleeve with your non-dominant hand. Ensure a firm grip to control your opponent&upper body. Off-Balancing: To execute O Soto Gari effectively, you must off-balance your opponent. Use your grip to pull them slightly off balance towards you or to the side. This will make it easier to sweep their leg. Entry and Positioning: Step to the side and slightly forward with your dominant foot, positioning yourself on the outside of your opponent&lead leg (the leg closest to you). Your lead foot should be close to their lead foot, and your bodies...