Osoto-Gari: Judo Masterclass Book by Yasuhiro Yamashita Vulkan Symbolism of an Even More

Symbolism of an Even More Esoteric Nature

-Step around on Tzuki

Defenses against strikes and punches

with which he finished many of his adversaries

Osoto-Gari: Judo Masterclass Book by Yasuhiro Yamashita Vulkan Symbolism of an Even MoreThere are few throws in judo more powerful or more dramatic than osoto gari; when an attacker connects properly with the reaping leg the effects can be devastating. Accordingly, it has been one of the top scorers in judo for generations. It is, in fact, the favourite throw of Yasuhiro Yamashita, the most successful international competitor Japan has ever produced. Winner of the All Japan Championships on nine occasions, World and Olympic Champion,