Judo Study: Won-Hee Lee's no grip Korean Tai Otoshi

Won-Hee Lee is Korean judo legend. Former World and Olympic champion. He was renown for his technical skills and one of his favourite techniques was Tai Otoshi, today, many consider his Tai Otoshi to be the best of all time when it comes to international competitions. In this video I try to analyse one unique variation of Tai Otoshi that only Lee was able to fully master. Keep in mind that video + text format has it's limitations, so this video will only cover basics and some finer details might have been missed.

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[waynelainchbury]

I would suggest after watching the video, Lee is using is off-hand (non-controlled) for 2 things: 1) he brings it toward the opponents grip, making them further tighten their grip, and 2) as he rotates he positions it to use as leverage, basically drawing and dragging the opponents arm into the Tai- Otoshi. This used by many others in various throws ( Seio nagi and Osoto Gari are examples).

[JoseLopez-flhl]

you do a brillitant job here ma friend, keep doing this .

[equal]

The "wrong video" part had me laughing. Amazing breakdown, thank you.

[shamilkhamitov]

One of the best channels for studying judo.
Thank you very much for your work !

[jonmoris]

Ive did judo for 9 years i belive he pulls his arm in to feel how strong oppone ts grip is and also creates tension so when he explodes outwards it makes the other guy come off balance easier cause there holding so tight

[ronin]

I learned it when my dojo was affilitated with he Fugakukai Branch of Tomiki Aikido headed by Karl Geis sensei R.I.P.. It's called Sumi Taioshi. In Aikido it's done without the leg, but I also study Judo and it can be done without the leg in Judo as well. It's all about kuzushi.

[pabloperezgalindo]

Another really cool video, what you do is amazing, I love your work. Thanks a lot for your time and all the efforts.

[Paul]

Amazing work. I love it when someone analyses an unusual technique. Good job

[anon]

imma need to see more of that aikido video tho

[DavideMassaJudo]

Tiago Camilo vs. Kiril Voprosov...but it took a multiple Olympic medalist and world champion to see that outside South Korea...

[chameleonpt]

Amazing look at the technique. Thanks for taking the time to make that.

[XgamersXdimensions]

Amazing video. Would love to see an analysis of Ouchi Gari (perhaps from Lucie Decosse) or of Takato’s Kouchi Gari

[henriquefrancisco]

Man I'm loving your videos. Superb work. Usage of tech to highlight the key factors on the techniques, the wording and font, and the jams are bliss! keep up the great great work

[youssefezzat]

Hey can you please do a breakdown to hashimoto one handed sode

[TheArtofDoing]

Absolutely amazing video. I was looking for someone to break down this no grip version. I saw videos of the throw but couldn't quite see what was happening. This was so very well done, explained and with so many examples. I can't say enough about how good this video is. It must have taken SO long to make and edit!!! Bravo

[matrix]

This is a study on how to deal with force in life in general not just in Judo. Thank you.

[juanfrancisconeculmanm]

It's amazing!!! It is the best channel ever

[isrracho]

Damm brother, this is pure gold thanks this gave me more prespective of My tecnique thanks la awsome.

[blackgouk]

This is an outstanding technique in my opinion.

[karleduard]

It also reminds me of Hapkido throws against joint locks