Kuchiki taoshi

Kuchiki taoshi (朽木倒) is a single leg takedown in Judo adopted later by the Kodokan into their Shinmeisho No Waza (newly accepted techniques) list. It is categorized as a hand technique, Te-waza.

Kuchiki taoshi
Kuchiki taoshi in Tenjin Shin'yō-ryū jujutsu
Classification	Nage-waza
Sub classification	Te-waza
Kodokan	Yes
Technique name
Rōmaji	Kuchiki-taoshi
Japanese	朽木倒
English	Single leg takedown

The technique was popularized by Kyutaro Kanda in 1926. Yaichihyōe Kanemitsu criticized it as a takedown lacking finesse, but included it in his acumen nonetheless.

Technique Description

Kuchiki taoshi is sometimes translated as "dead tree drop". In this throw the leg of the opponent is grabbed with one arm while pushing him onto his back.

Included Systems

Systems:

• Kodokan Judo, List of Kodokan Judo techniques

Lists:

• The Canon Of Judo
• Judo technique

External links

• Information on the Techniques of Judo.
• Execution of the technique on YouTube