Takedowns

Osoto Gari

The judo outer reap: pulling the opponent onto one leg and reaping it from behind. One of the safest throws for BJJ.

Also called o soto gari, major outer reap, osoto.

Where it shows up

5 resources

Gi Beginner

Three gi takedowns off the same cross-collar grips, a white-belt standing package from Chewjitsu.

Gi Beginner

A powerful gi takedown plus the grip-fighting basics Chewjitsu wants before you shoot.

Gi & no-gi Intermediate

Shintaro Higashi's in-depth osoto gari, including the off-balancing and reap that make it safe to use in a BJJ gym.

No-gi Intermediate

Higashi's no-gi osoto, replacing the lapel with a collar tie and still reaping the far leg.

Gi Intermediate

Keenan Cornelius on osoto gari as an answer to chronic guard-pullers, using a collar grip they already gave you.