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Ko Soto Gari

Ko Soto Gari means Little Outside Reaping throw. It is a judo throwing technique (nage-waza).

Also translated as: Small Outer Reap.

This term appears on the the classic (vintage) USJA exam exam.

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Related terms

• Ko Soto Gake — Minor Outside Dashing throw
• Ko Uchi Gari — Little Inside Reaping throw
• O Soto Gari — Major Outside Reaping throw
• O Soto Guruma — Large Outer Wheel
• O Uchi Gari — Major Inside Reaping throw
• Soto Makikomi — Outer Wrap Around Throw