Sumi Otoshi

Takedown · Judo Throws

A corner drop, a pure hand throw from the grip fight standing to side control, built on misdirection. Push him back so he pushes back into you and steps forward. As he steps, place your foot deep outside his front foot, lift the sleeve side so his other foot cannot land and he stands on one heel, then suddenly change direction: push him to the rear corner behind that heel while the other hand pulls straight down. He drops into the corner where there is no foot; straight back he would simply step and recover. There is no hip or leg contact, and timing on the foot still in the air decides it. Keep the sleeve so he can breakfall. If he steps the other foot back, osoto gari; if he pushes into you, o goshi.

How to do it

  1. Grip sleeve and collar and push them back so they push back into you: their weight comes forward in answer.
  2. As they push back and step forward, step your foot deep to the outside of their front foot.
  3. Lift the sleeve side so their other foot cannot land: they stand on one heel.
  4. Suddenly change direction: push them to the rear corner behind that heel, pulling the other hand straight down.
  5. They drop into the corner where there is no foot; keep the sleeve so they can breakfall, and follow to side control.

Key details

  • A hand throw: no hip, no leg.
  • Throw into the corner where there is no foot: straight back they simply step and recover.
  • Timing: the instant their stepping foot lands and the weight is pinned on its heel, before the other foot can step.
  • The misdirection makes it: forward pressure first, then the sudden turn to the rear corner.
  • Lock your elbows in and throw with the body, not the arms: drop your weight as you drive into the corner.

Common mistakes

  • Pushing straight back. — They step back again and stay up. — Push diagonally into the empty corner.
  • Standing still while throwing. — Your hands cannot reach the corner. — Step in deep outside their front foot as they step.
  • Letting go of the sleeve. — The partner cannot breakfall safely. — Keep the sleeve until they land.
  • Turning too much and throwing to the side. — The throw goes to the side instead of the corner, and the turn gives them an ouchi gari counter. — Face forward, drop your weight and drive straight into the rear corner.

How to drill it

Push the partner back; as they push back, throw: 8 slow throws each side on crash mats.

Safety

The partner falls backwards: hold the sleeve and let them breakfall.

What comes next

  • Osoto Gari
  • Hip Throw
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