De Ashi Harai

From Red River Judo
De Ashi Harai
Illustration of De-ashi-barai Judo throw
General information
DomainTachi-Waza
ClassificationNage-Waza
Sub-ClassificationAshi-Waza
KodokanYes
GroupingDai-Ikkyo
VariationsOkuri Ashi Harai
ComplexityBeginner
ArcsRetreating
Technique name
AliasFront Sweep
Japanese出足払
EnglishAdvancing Foot Sweep
Korean나오는 발차기

De Ashi Harai (出足払), also known as the "Advanced Foot Sweep," is a fundamental Judo technique classified under Ashi-Waza (foot techniques). It is one of the original 40 throws developed by Jigoro Kano, the founder of Judo, and is included in the current 67 throws of Kodokan Judo.

Description

De Ashi Harai is executed by sweeping the opponent's foot at the moment they are about to place their weight on it. The technique involves precise timing and balance breaking (kuzushi). The practitioner (tori) uses their foot to sweep the opponent's (uke) foot from the rear, side, or front, causing them to lose balance and fall.

Key Points

  • Kuzushi: Breaking the opponent's balance forward or sideways.
  • Timing: Executing the sweep just before the opponent's foot touches the ground.
  • Sweep: Using the sole of the foot to sweep the opponent's foot.

Counters

  • Tai Otoshi: A counter throw that can be used if the sweep is anticipated.
  • Uchi Mata: Another counter that involves lifting the opponent's leg.
  • Tsubame Gaeshi: Countering a De-Ashi Hara with another De Ashi Harai

Demonstration