| Yoko otoshi | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Classification | Nage-waza |
| Sub classification | Sutemi-waza |
| Kodokan | Yes |
| Technique name | |
| Rōmaji | Yoko otoshi |
| Japanese | 横落 |
| English | Side drop |
| Korean | 옆으로 떨어 뜨리기 |
Yoko Otoshi (横落) is one of the original 40 throws of Judo as developed by Jigoro Kano. It belongs to the third group,
Sankyo, of the traditional throwing list, Gokyo (no waza), of Kodokan Judo. It is also part of the current 67 Throws of Kodokan Judo. It is classified as a side sacrifice technique, Yoko-sutemi.
Included systems
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Similar techniques, variants, and aliases
English aliases:
- Side drop
Similar techniques
- Uki waza
- Yoko otoshi
- Tani otoshi
Somehow related
- A throw developed by Kyuzo Mifune and described in The Canon Of Judo.
- It is also shown in the video, The Essence of Judo.
- It is currently not recognized by the Kodokan.
- Mifune, Kyuzo (2004). The Canon Of Judo. Kodansha International Ltd. p. 210. ISBN 4-7700-2979-9.