Yoko-Otoshi Tips | Riki Judo Dojo 

Riki sensei explained yoko-otoshi (横落 - side drop) during judo class on 1-13-2023.
0:00 definition
0:15 kuzushi details
0:40 uki-waza vs. yoko-otoshi
1:02 how to receive the impact
1:12 foot placement details
1:58 drop down like a rock
2:21 how to practice
2:35 don't look down
2:49 jujitsu origins of yoko-otoshi
Riki sensei began Judo in Okinawa and is a Shichidan with over 56 years of study, practice, competition and teaching. He competed for 25 years at the local, national and international levels.
A few of the great Judoka Riki sensei has studied and practiced with include: Kotani, Daigo, Ito, Inokuma, Okano, Kimura, Kaminaga and Nakatani.
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