Sasae tsurikomi ashi

Sasae tsurikomi ashi
支釣込足
An illustration of sasae tsurikomi ashi
ClassificationNage-waza
Sub classificationAshi-waza
KodokanYes
Technique name
RōmajiSasae tsurikomi ashi
Japanese支釣込足
EnglishPropping lift-pull foot throw[1]
Supporting foot lift-pull throw
Korean발목 받치기

Sasae tsurikomi ashi (支釣込足) is one of the traditional forty throws of Judo as developed by Jigoro Kano. Sasae tsurikomi ashi belongs to the first group, Dai Ikkyo, of the traditional throwing list, Gokyo-no-waza[2] of Kodokan Judo. It is also part of the current 67 throws of Kodokan Judo. It is classified as a foot technique (ashi-waza)[3]

Technique description

To perform this throw, the practitioner first begins pulling their opponent towards themselves in a circular motion (towards either the left or the right side) using a grip either on the opponent's sleeve or lapel. The attacker then uses the bottom of their foot to block the opponent's leg at the shin to prevent them from stepping forward. Having been pulled forward and made unable to take a step to support their weight, the opponent falls forward.

Similar techniques, variants, and aliases

The technique is often referred to simply as "sasae".

Similar techniques:

  • Harai tsurikomi ashi: rather than blocking the foot as in sasae, in harai tsurikomi ashi the foot is swept away backwards.
  • Hiza guruma: a very similar throw where the blocking is done on the knee.

References

Further reading

  • Sato, Nobuyuki (1992), "Ashiwaza", Judo Masterclass Techniques (second ed.), Ippon Books, ISBN 0-9518455-5-1{{citation}}: CS1 maint: work parameter with ISBN (link)