The window to hit a good foot sweep can be very narrow, so the mechanics of the foot sweep must be learned thoroughly.Ī good starting point is breaking down the foot sweep into its basic components: the sweep, the footwork, the arm work, and the timing. Timing is a factor in all martial arts techniques, but when it comes to foot sweeps, this cannot be overstated. Foot sweeps are even employed in striking-based martial arts that allow takedowns, such as karate or Muay Thai, and can also be found in MMA.įoot sweeps can be employed in almost any style in which attacking the legs is permitted.
Foot sweeps are commonly employed in sambo and they are also very applicable in no-gi styles, such as freestyle and American folkstyle wrestling. While the foot sweep is often most associated with judo, it is present in almost every combat sport that allows takedowns. An outside foot sweep includes your foot contacting the outside of their foot mid-step and bringing it across their body. It elongates their step to the point of it destroying their balance and makes them easy to knock over. An inside foot sweep is when your foot comes across your body to contact your opponent's foot while they are moving their foot. There are several varieties of foot sweep but they can generally be grouped into "inside" and "outside" foot sweeps.
This can be done in a variety of ways and can be used as an offensive move or a defensive counter. Concept Behind The Foot SweepĪ perfectly timed foot sweep from an international judo competition.Ĭonceptually, the foot sweep is amazingly simple: unweight the foot of an opponent and move it while pulling or pushing, causing them to fall. Here I'll break down the foot sweep to its basic concepts, suggest the best ways to learn it, and then look at its application in competition by top grapplers. YouTube can be a fantastic resource to find individual techniques, but it can also be frustrating as some videos lack depth or context. So the focus of this piece will be narrowed to a few techniques that are similar in terms of concept and practice. Judo has grouped all techniques that involve sweeping, reaping, or hooking the legs into their "ashi waza" category of throws, and this is far too broad a topic to approach in a single article. There isn't really an established agreement on what exactly separates them from other trips. However, defining them can be a bit tricky. An incredibly valuable tool for any grappler, foot sweeps blend seamlessly into almost any game and can deliver maximum results from relatively low risk and effort. Last modified June 15, 2007.The foot sweep: one of the most basic, versatile, and flat-out cool takedowns in all of grappling. Return to the Judo Information Site This page is copyright © 1997/2007 by Neil Ohlenkamp,, USA. Key point: “Be sure you keep your side tight up against your opponent’s side.” See videos of experts executing osotogari, or this detailed lesson on Osoto Gari. Your other leg then sweeps the opponent’s leg out from under him/her using your body as a single lever motivated by pelvic action. In teaching one of his favorite techniques, World and Olympic champion Yamashita emphasizes the importance of good style, while acknowledging the special demands of competition.Īs you step close to the outside of your opponent’s foot you push your opponent off balance to the rear corner while holding him/her close. A relatively simple, yet powerful, throw it has been popular in tournaments and effective for self-defense.For more information get Osotogari by Yasuhiro Yamashita. Osotogari, or major outer reaping, is a leg throw.
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