Tai-otoshi

Explanation of the technique 技の説明

Tori breaks uke's balance to the right front corner, turns in so as to overlap with uke, then steps the right foot one pace to the outside of uke's right foot and, using the extension of both arms and both knees, throws uke down to the front. Image of the technique and the ukemi (breakfall) From kumi-kata, tori turns in, steps the right foot across, and uke is thrown forward and lands taking ukemi.

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Elementary way of applying it 初歩のかけ方

Uke is in a kneeling posture; tori breaks uke's balance forward, steps the right foot out and throws uke forward. Tori uses ushiro-sabaki (backward body movement) to break forward the balance of uke, who is in a kneeling posture, while stepping the right foot out, and throws uke forward. How to take the ukemi: Uke takes yoko-ukemi (side breakfall) in time with tori's tai-sabaki (body movement).

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Basic way of applying it 基本のかけ方

From kumi-kata, tori uses ushiro-sabaki, steps the right foot outside uke's right foot and throws uke forward. Tori uses ushiro-sabaki (backward body movement) to break uke's balance forward, steps the right foot out to the outside of uke's right foot, and throws uke forward.

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Devising the practice: solo practice of tai-sabaki (body movement) 練習の工夫

One student practises the backward body movement alone. As practice done alone, perform the tai-sabaki (body movement): ushiro-sabaki (backward body movement): to a rhythm of "ichi, ni" (one, two).

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Opportunities for applying the technique 技をかける機会

As uke pushes, tori turns with ushiro-sabaki and applies tai-otoshi. In time with uke pushing forward, apply tai-otoshi (body drop) using ushiro-sabaki (backward body movement). As uke moves sideways, tori applies tai-otoshi with mae-sabaki. In time with uke moving sideways, apply tai-otoshi (body drop) using mae-sabaki (forward body movement).

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Faults that are easy to fall into 陥りやすい欠点

Tori's upper body leans over to the side. Tori should not lean the upper body sideways. Tori should not let the right elbow come into the position used for seoi-nage (shoulder throw).

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Safety

Points for safety instruction 安全指導のポイント

Tori applying the technique in the opposite direction. Tori must not apply the technique in the reverse direction (left-side technique). Tori applies the technique from a very low, kneeling position. Tori must not apply the technique from a low position.

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Safety

Accidents to watch for

1. With a right-handed grip, if tori (the one applying the technique) applies the technique from a low position with the right knee on the mat, uke (the one receiving the technique) tends to drop straight down and may injure a shoulder or an elbow.
2. If tori applies a left tai-otoshi while keeping a right-handed grip, uke instinctively puts down the left hand, which becomes a cause of wrist or elbow injury.

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Safety

Prohibited outright

1. Prohibit applying the technique from a low position with a knee on the mat.
2. At the beginner stage, prohibit applying a left tai-otoshi while keeping a right-handed grip, and instruct students always to throw in the direction of the hikite (pulling hand).

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Safety

Points for safe instruction

1. With a right-handed grip, it is important that tori repeats kakari-geiko (attack practice) and yakusoku-geiko (agreed practice) so as to break uke's balance to the right front corner before applying the technique, thereby building proficiency.
2. If tori loses balance and puts a knee down, instruct them not to try to force the throw but to release the lapel and sleeve of uke that they are holding. Uke can then more easily and safely take ukemi (breakfalls) suited to the situation.

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