Judo techniques include a total of 67 kinds of tachiwaza and 29 types of newaza, total of 96 kinds of techniques (Kodokan, 2010). OSOTO-GARI is one of the effective scoring techniques frequently used in domestic and international competitions, and is applicable to all classes of players. Objective:
In the period of the contestant, author was proud of the technique as OSOTO-GARI. After retirement of player's career, author still has a keen interest in OSOTO-GARI technique. OSOTO-GARI is a technique that can be learned by all classes or sizes players. It is also one of the top three scoring techniques in Judo competitions. Therefore I intended to dig deeper into Judo techniques and also hopes to explore the profound meaning of Judo techniques with Judo learners.
Methods:
Based on the experience of the author's practice in Judo, evidence material backed up, the book was integrated with the actual experience and Judo literatures. This Judo - OSOTO-GARI Technique Report is divided into six parts. The content as following:
I. Introduction
II. Literature Discussion
III. Categories of OSOTO-GARI Technique
IV. Physical and Special Muscle Training for OSOTO-GARI Technique
V. Mental Training for Judo Player Using OSOTO-GARI Technique
VI. Conclusion