Of course many Judo techniques are useful for BJJ. As Judo is the parent martial art of BJJ, many things translate quite effectively into great positions.
Due to the rule set in competition Judo, some techniques which might be a win in Judo place the BJJ practitioner in a bad position within the BJJ rule set – e.g., drop seoi nage, which exposes the attacker’s back to the opponent.
Here is a list of foot techniques that can be highly effective for any BJJ practitioner.
Osoto Gari (Major Outer Reaping) – This technique is beneficial in getting an opponent to the ground. Once performed, you can do a variety of submission techniques including an arm bar.
Key: To make Osoto Gari work, pull your opponent’s weight onto one leg. After this, sweep that leg so that the opponent immediately drops to the floor. From here you can go directly into an arm bar.
Osoto Otoshi (Larger Outer Drop) – This technique is similar to that of Osoto Gari with the exception that you stick your foot on the ground and push down the opponent with your upper body grip. From here you can go directly into kesa gatame (scarf hold).
Key: To make Osoto Otoshi work, plant your leg between your opponent’s legs and push your opponent to the ground. From here, sweep your leg out and go to kesa gatame.
Kosoto Gari (Small Outside Hook) – This technique is beneficial in getting an opponent to the ground. Once performed you can do a variety of submission techniques including a knee bar or arm bar.
Key: To make Kosoto Gari work, sweep the back of the heel in the direction of the toes.
Kosoto Gaki (Small Outside Hook) – This technique is beneficial in getting an opponent to the ground. Once you have your opponent on the ground, you can go directly into half guard.
Key: To make Kosoto Gaki work, wrap your leg around your opponents leg while pulling up and pushing the opposite shoulder down.
Ouchi Gari (Major Inner Reaping) – This technique is beneficial in getting an opponent to the ground. Once you have your opponent on the ground, you can go directly inside the guard or step over and go into half guard.
Key: To make Ouchi Gari work, pull your opponent’s weight onto one leg. After this, sweep that leg so that the opponent immediately drops to the floor.
Ko Uchi Gari (Minor Inner Reaping) -This technique is beneficial in getting an opponent to the ground. Once you have your opponent on the ground, you can go directly into a knee bar or step over into a half guard.
Key: To make Ko Uchi Gari work, sweep the back of the heel in the direction of the toes.
De Ashi Harai (Forward Foot Sweep) – This technique is beneficial in getting an opponent to the ground. Once performed, you can do a variety of submission techniques including an arm bar.
Key: To make De Ashi Harai work, perform the foot sweep right before the foot is fully planted on the ground.
