Okuriashi harai

Okuriashi harai
Illustration of the Judo throw okuri-ashi-barai.
Classification	Nage-waza
Sub classification	Ashi-waza
Kodokan	Yes
Technique name
Rōmaji	Okuri-ashi harai
Japanese	送足払
English	Foot sweep

Okuriashi harai (送足払) is one of the original 40 throws of Judo as developed by Kano Jigoro. It belongs to the second group of the traditional throwing list in the Gokyo no waza of the Kodokan Judo. It is also part of the current 67 Throws of Kodokan Judo. It is classified as a foot technique (ashiwaza). In Danzan Ryu, the technique is known as Okuri harai, and is one of the twenty throwing techniques of the nagete list.

Technique description

Okuriashi harai is a double foot sweep from standing position. To execute the technique, extend the stepping motion of the opponent's leg towards his other leg by using your foot pushing against his foot's instep or side. The sweep is most effective against a retreating opponent and does not work if just one of his feet leaves the ground.

Further reading

• Sato, Nobuyuki (1992), "Ashiwaza", Judo Masterclass Techniques (second ed.), Ippon Books, ISBN 0-9518455-5-1

See also

• Judo technique
• The Canon Of Judo

External links

Media related to Okuriashi-barai at Wikimedia Commons