Sturton Judo Club on Instagram: "Judo Terminology: What is the difference between “O” and “Ko”? 🥋 Following on from our Soto vs. Uchi video, let’s clear up the difference between the “Big” throws and the “Small” throws. In Japanese terminology for Judo: * O (Ō) = Major / Big. These techniques usually involve large, sweeping movements of the leg or hip. * Example: O-Soto-Gari (Big Outer Reap) – The leg swings high and reaps the whole leg. * KO = Minor / Small. These techniques involve small, pre

Babenko Andrii on Instagram: "🥋 Judo technique tutorial: Ko-uchi-gari with Dopa bands — Naohisa Takato variation 🇯🇵 🦿Ashi-waza option: in this variation we don’t use the classic sweeping action. Instead, we block the opponent’s leg and drive them forward, creating off-balance and a more controlled entry. #judo #kouchigari #judothrow #judotechnique #ippon #judomylife"