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Tani Otoshi

Tani Otoshi means Valley Drop. It is a judo throwing technique (nage-waza).

This technique appears on the USJA exam's demonstration lists.

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Related terms

• Sumi Otoshi — Corner drop
• Tai Otoshi — Body Drop throw
• Uki Otoshi — Floating Drop
• Yoko Otoshi — Side Drop throw
• Otoshi — Drop
• Tani — Valley