Ko Soto Gari holds significant importance in judo for several reasons. Firstly, it is a fundamental technique that teaches judokas the principles of off-balancing and timing. Mastering Ko Soto Gari enhances a judoka's ability to destabilize opponents and execute effective throws, contributing to their overall skill and success in competition. Additionally, Ko Soto Gari serves as a building block for more advanced techniques, highlighting its indispensable role in judo training and strategy.
"Ko Soto" translates to "small outer" in Japanese, referring to the direction of the leg sweep.
Timecode
0:00 - Intro
0:40 - Ko soto gari when Uke moves forward
1:00 - Hiza guruma to Ko soto gari
1:27 - from Ko soto gari to Koshi guruma
1:55 - from Ko soto gari to Tai otoshi
2:28 - from Ko soto gari to Ashi guruma
3:10 - Foot placement in Ko soto gari
Music
KZfaq Audio Library
Punk in Donuts - Hanu Dixit
Impala returns - Hanu Dixit