Today we were introdcued to some foot techniques. In a previous lesson I was shown Osoto Gari which is a basic foot technique.
I didn't have any strong feelings about the technique, I seemed to be able to execute it well enough but didn't fall in love with it.
However, today we practised a variation of the technique called Ko Soto Gari, small outside reap. Now this is liked, to the extent where I pulled it off multiple times during randoori. This is the first time that I felt comfortable with a technique and I was actually able to compete effectively during the sparring section of the class, hooray!
We also did a variation of this technqiue where the weight of Uke is pulled to the lapel side rather than the sleeve side. I'm not sure why I've taken to these techniques easier than the some of the others I have been shown, perhaps its because they do not involve as much movement after the balance has been broken. Whatever the reason, I'll definately be practsing the ashi waza techniques a lot more.
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