Ni Dan Ko Soto Gari and Seoi Otoshi

In earlier posts I explained that I had had some success with Ko Soto Gari.  I've found that timing is incredibly important in pulling of the sweep but it can be countered by your opponent stepping back and establishing or re-establishing his/her base.  To counter this defence Racky illustrated Ni Dan Ko Soto Gari which is essentially executing the outside trip to the rear leg.  I drilled this with Simon and found it fairly effective, it's certainly one to add to my dictionary of throws.

I also explained that I had some problems getting low enough to execute Seoi Nage.  Racky illustrated an adjustment called Seoi Otoshi which is a similar technique but the feet are staggered. This really worked well for me so again its one to drill.

I've often said that I've been very grateful for the way the club has accepted Simon and I, not just as new Judokas but also Brazilian Jiu Jitsu grapplers.  Racky introduced a flip over throw called Sumi Gaeshi, but before this he asked Simon and I to demonstrate a similar throw from Jiu Jitsu.  I demonstrated a standing butterfly sweep and Racky then drew parallels between this and Sumi Gaeshi.

We ended the class with continuous rounds of Randoori and Ne Waza, a good class.