Osoto Gari Judo Takedown - BJJ Blue Belt Requirements

In this jiu jitsu video, you'll learn how to do the Osoto Gari judo takedown from Eduardo Rocha, jiu jitsu champion and 4th degree black belt under Royler Gracie. The osoto gari is one of the original 40 throws in judo and is used to takedown your opponent with an outer leg reap. This takedown is important to learn in jiu jitsu because it allows you to take down your opponent without turning your back to him.

Learning the osotogari judo takedown is one of the bjj blue belt requirements taught by Eduardo at his Gracie-certified jiu jitsu academy, Rocha Jiu Jitsu, in Oakland, CA.

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