Ko Uchi Gaeshi

Ko Uchi Gaeshi
General information
Domain	Ne-Waza
Classification	Nage-Waza
Sub-Classification	Te-Waza
Kodokan	Yes
IJF Legal	Yes
Grouping	Shinmeisho No Waza
Related	Ko Uchi Gari
Complexity	Intermediate
Technique name
Rōmaji	Kouchi-gaeshi
Japanese	小内返し
English	Small inner reap reversal

Ko Uchi Gaeshi (小内返し) is a counter-throw technique in judo. It is classified as a hand technique (Te-waza) and is part of the Shinmeisho No Waza (newly accepted techniques) list by the Kodokan.

Execution

Ko Uchi Gaeshi is performed as a counter to the opponent's Ko Uchi Gari (small inner reap). When the opponent attempts a Ko Uchi Gari, the defender (Tori) evades the attack by shifting their weight and avoiding the reap. Tori then uses the momentum of the opponent (Uke) to execute a counter-throw by twisting their hands and redirecting Uke's balance, throwing them to the left or right.

Similar Techniques

• Ko Uchi Gari: The technique that Ko Uchi Gaeshi counters.
• O Uchi Gaeshi: A similar counter technique to O Uchi Gari.