Kuchiki taoshi

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Kuchiki taoshi (朽木倒) is a single leg takedown in Judo adopted later by the Kodokan into their Shinmeisho No Waza (newly accepted techniques) list. It is categorized as a hand technique, Te-waza.

Kuchiki taoshi
Kuchiki taoshi in Tenjin Shin'yō-ryū jujutsu
ClassificationNage-waza
Sub classificationTe-waza
KodokanYes
Technique name
RōmajiKuchiki-taoshi
Japanese朽木倒
EnglishSingle leg takedown

The technique was popularized by Kyutaro Kanda in 1926. Yaichihyōe Kanemitsu criticized it as a takedown lacking finesse, but included it in his acumen nonetheless.[1]

Technique Description

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Kuchiki taoshi is sometimes translated as "dead tree drop". In this throw the leg of the opponent is grabbed with one arm while pushing him onto his back.

Included Systems

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Systems:

Lists:

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  1. ^ Yaichihyōe Kanemitsu, New Style Judo, 1926