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What is Tani Otoshi in BJJ?

Pronunciation: tah-nee oh-toh-shee

Quick Definition

A sacrifice throw where you drop behind the opponent and trip them over your body.

Full Explanation

Tani otoshi (valley drop) is a sacrifice throw where you step behind the opponent, drop to the mat, and use your body as a trip to bring them down backward over you. It is effective as a counter throw when the opponent resists forward throws. In BJJ, tani otoshi is commonly used from the clinch and works well in combination with other throws. It can result in the top player landing in side control.

Examples in Context

"He countered my forward throw with tani otoshi"

"Tani otoshi drops you behind them for the trip"

Origin

Judo - meaning "valley drop"

Related Terms

Takedown

A technique to bring a standing opponent to the ground.

Tomoe Nage

A sacrifice throw using a foot on the opponent's stomach to throw them overhead.

Sumi Gaeshi

A sacrifice throw using a butterfly hook to roll the opponent over.

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