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Ko Uchi Gari

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

Also translated as: Small Inner Reap.

This term appears on the Gokyu level of the official USJA rank exam.

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Related terms

• Ko Soto Gari — Little Outside Reaping throw
• O Uchi Gari — Major Inside Reaping throw
• Ko Soto Gake — Minor Outside Dashing throw
• O Soto Gari — Major Outside Reaping throw
• Uchi Mata — Inner Thigh throw
• Gari — Reap