I couldnāt agree more. Tani Otoshi is my Tokui Waza. I have never injured anyone or myself using it in randori or tournaments over the last 13 years. Granted I use the ābaseball slideā variation like the UZB player in this video which I feel is infinitely safer than the āclassicā version.
By ābaseball slideā I am referring to the leg that goes behind your opponent reaching as far out along the mat as the other leg drives you into your opponent in a backwards and diagonal direction. Think of a baseball player sliding into home plate.
By classic I was referring to the more Kata style where the rear leg is more of a block and the kuzushi is directly backwards and without any diagonal angle.
This is just how I learned it and I apologize if it isnāt very clear. Nevertheless this variation on Tani has allowed me to throw it, be thrown with it and teach it to others without anyone getting injured. Plus itās a relatively easy fall to take.
That's interesting. I always use the baseball slide as you say, I thought that's just how Tani is done. I didn't realise the kata style actually makes contact with the leg. Thanks.
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u/Piste-achi-yo Jul 28 '24
Tani otoshi!?!
It's amazing how much sutemi waza the olympic judo bouts have featured.
"Don't rely on sacrifice techniques kids, you won't be nothing..." š¤£