Tai Otoshi

Tai Otoshi is classified as Te Waza (Hand Technique) in Judo.

Tai Otoshi involves turning in front of your opponent, having a wide leg stance and using your hands to drive your opponent over and on to their back directly in front of you.

Here's a basic breakdown of how Tai Otoshi is typically executed:

1. Grip: On the sleeve and high on the lapel.
2. Kuzushi (Off-balance): Step in between your opponent's feet, breaking their balance to the front by lifting through the lapel and drawing them on through the sleeve. Maintaining the tension through the grips, quickly step back with your other foot.
3. Entry: Once planted, move your first foot across the front of your opponent and place it on the outside of their leg. Pull forwards through the sleeve grip and drive through the lapel to bring your opponent over.
4. Execution: To finish the throw, continue the action of the hands, bringing your opponent over your leg in a big circle right in front of you.

Tai Otoshi requires precise timing, coordination, and proper use of leverage to be effective...maintain tension throughout the throw and

Watch the video below for Left & Right demonstrations, a breakdown or the movement and competition examples: