Сеои Отоши

Genus

Translation: падане на рамото

Overview

Сеои Отоши (падане с носене на гърба) е вариант на сеои-наге, при който хвърлящият пада на двете колене или в дълбок клек по време на завъртането, използвайки падащото телесно тегло, за да издърпа противника напред и над наклоненото рамо. [1] Елементът „отоши

Also known as
Падане на рамото[1]Падане с носене на гърба[2]Сеои Отоши[3]Падане с раменно колело[4]

History & Origin

Seoi otoshi was classified in the Kodokan system as a te-waza technique distinct from the standing seoi-nage variants, recognising the different mechanics introduced by the dropping action. [1] The dropping seoi has become increasingly popular in modern competition, where many judoka use the drop entry as their primary seoi-nage attack. [2],[3]

Country of origin· shown in random order

  • Japan
    背負い落とし (Seoi Otoshi)Traditional

Effectiveness

Seoi otoshi (shoulder drop) is effective because the thrower drops to both knees during the entry, lowering the centre of gravity dramatically and creating a fulcrum below the opponent's hip line that is very difficult to resist. [1] The dropping action makes it accessible to fighters who lack the flexibility for a standing seoi nage entry. [2]

Lineage

Seoi otoshi is classified in the Kodokan system as a distinct technique from seoi nage, differentiated by the dropping (otoshi) entry where the thrower's knees contact the mat. [1]

Competition Record

Seoi otoshi (often called 'drop seoi nage' in competition context) is one of the most frequently scored techniques at World Championships and Olympics in the lighter weight categories. [1]

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Biomechanical Mechanism

,падане) създава драматична промяна на нивото, която натоварва противника тежко върху гърба на хвърлящия, а падащото действие добавя низходяща сила, усилваща издърпването с ръцете. [1,2] Сеои-отоши често се използва срещу по-високи противници или когато хвърлящият не може да постигне достатъчна ротация за стоящо сеои-наге, тъй като падането позволява по-ниско и по-дълбоко навлизане под центъра на тежестта на противника. [2,3]

Position & Entry

From collar and sleeve gripPull the opponent forward and up, turn in while dropping below their centre of gravity, load them onto the back/shoulder and rotate forward to throw
From sleeve grip (ippon seoi)Secure the sleeve, step across, load the arm over the shoulder while turning, pull and throw
From underhookTurn in with the underhook side, load the opponent over the shoulder and drive forward

Variants

Morote seoi nagetwo-handed shoulder throw with both hands gripping
Ippon seoi nageone-arm shoulder throw loading the arm over the shoulder
Drop seoi nagedropping to the knees for a lower entry point
Korean-style shoulder throwmodified entry with deeper level change

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Judo Legend Jeon Ki Young: Seoi-otoshi Variation (HD)

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Ratings

Danger Rating

Risk of injury to the person this technique is applied to

6
High6/10

Seoi-Nage family; high amplitude with rotation over tori's shoulder (Kano 1986)

Difficulty

Skill level needed to execute this technique reliably

Intermediate
Competition Legality

Whether this technique is allowed under major competition rule sets

IJF — Legal throwing technique
IJF Sport and Organisation Rules 2025, Article 27PDF
IBJJF — Legal at all belt levels
IBJJF Rules Book v6.0, June 2024PDF
UWW — Legal in both freestyle and Greco-Roman
UWW International Wrestling Rules, January 2026PDF
Unified MMA — Legal throwing technique
Unified Rules of MMA, August 2025PDF
FIAS Sport Sambo — Legal
FIAS International Sambo Competition RulesPDF
FIAS Combat Sambo — Legal
FIAS Combat Sambo RulesPDF

Training Notes

Seoi otoshi (shoulder drop) is a drop version of seoi nage where you drop to one or both knees during the entry
Dropping to the knees lowers your centre of gravity dramatically, making it effective against taller opponents
The entry is the same as seoi nage but instead of staying standing, you drop to both knees as you turn
The drop creates a lower fulcrum and pulls the opponent over your shoulder with the added downward momentum
Seoi otoshi is faster to execute than standing seoi nage because the drop is explosive
Use seoi otoshi when the opponent's defensive posture is too upright for a standing shoulder throw
The drop version is increasingly popular in modern competition because it bypasses many standing defences

Common Mistakes

!Dropping to the knees without first pulling the opponent forward — the kuzushi must precede the drop
!Landing on the knees too hard, which causes knee injuries over time — use knee pads in training
!Not maintaining the upper body pull during the drop — the hands must drive the opponent over as you go down
!Dropping too far from the opponent — your back must still contact their chest when you land on your knees
!Dropping and then trying to throw as two separate actions — the drop and throw must be one motion
!Landing on the knees in a position that is too low, ending up under the opponent without throwing them
!Using seoi otoshi as a first resort when a standing version would work — the drop is harder on the body

Related Techniques

Counter Techniques

Setup Chain

1Grip Setup (Kumi-kata)establish the controlling grips needed for the throw
2Off-Balance (Kuzushi)break the opponent's balance in the throwing direction
3Entry (Tsukuri)position the body for the throw by turning, stepping, or loading
4Execution (Kake)complete the throwing action with full commitment and follow-through

Sources & References

Primary Source

Kodokan Judo — Official Nage-waza Classification

1BookKodokan Judo — Official Nage-waza Classification

Traditional Judo throwing technique terminology (Kodokan Institute)

Official Kodokan ground technique classification system

Standard Japanese martial arts terminology (kanji/hiragana)

4OtherJapanese Martial Arts Standard Terminology (武道用語)

Established Japanese martial arts naming convention — native Japanese term (和語/漢語)

5CitationKodokan Judo — Official Nage-waza Classification

Traditional Judo throwing technique terminology (Kodokan Institute)

Community

Athletics

Requires

explosive turning speed, arm pulling power, deep level change

Favours

shorter stature for getting under the opponent, strong back

Key muscles

deltoids, trapezius, quadriceps, core

Frequently Asked Questions

Как работи Сеои Отоши?

Сеои Отоши (падане с носене на гърба) е вариант на сеои-наге, при който хвърлящият пада на двете колене или в дълбок клек по време на завъртането, използвайки падащото телесно тегло, за да издърпа противника напред и над наклоненото рамо.

Откъде произлиза Сеои Отоши?

Seoi otoshi was classified in the Kodokan system as a te-waza technique distinct from the standing seoi-nage variants, recognising the different mechanics introduced by the dropping action. The dropping seoi has become increasingly popular in modern competition, where many judoka use the drop entry as their primary seoi-nage attack.

Разрешена ли е Сеои Отоши в състезания?

IJF: легална — Legal throwing technique; IBJJF: легална — Legal at all belt levels; UWW: легална — Legal in both freestyle and Greco-Roman; Unified MMA: легална — Legal throwing technique; ADCC: легална — Legal; FIAS Sport Sambo: легална — Legal; FIAS Combat Sambo: легална — Legal

Колко опасна е Сеои Отоши?

Оценка на опасност 6/10. High — Seoi-Nage family; high amplitude with rotation over tori's shoulder (Kano 1986)

Как се подготвя Сеои Отоши?

Стандартната верига за подготовка: Grip Setup (Kumi-kata) → Off-Balance (Kuzushi) → Entry (Tsukuri) → Execution (Kake).

Как да се защитя срещу Сеои Отоши?

Стандартните контри включват: Lower Centre of Gravity — bend knees and drop hips to make the throw harder to execute / Grip Break — deny the thrower their preferred gripping configuration / Stiff-Arm — maintain distance with straight arms to prevent the entry.

Какви са вариантите на Сеои Отоши?

Чести варианти: Morote seoi nage (two-handed shoulder throw with both hands gripping); Ippon seoi nage (one-arm shoulder throw loading the arm over the shoulder); Drop seoi nage (dropping to the knees for a lower entry point); Korean-style shoulder throw (modified entry with deeper level change).

Колко ефективна е Сеои Отоши в състезания?

Seoi otoshi (often called 'drop seoi nage' in competition context) is one of the most frequently scored techniques at World Championships and Olympics in the lighter weight categories.

Какви са честите грешки при изпълнение на Сеои Отоши?

Основни грешки, за които да внимавате: Dropping to the knees without first pulling the opponent forward — the kuzushi must precede the drop / Landing on the knees too hard, which causes knee injuries over time — use knee pads in training / Not maintaining the upper body pull during the drop — the hands must drive the opponent over as you go down / Dropping too far from the opponent — your back must still contact their chest when you land on your knees.

Какви други имена има Сеои Отоши?

Сеои Отоши е известна също като Seoi Otoshi, Падане на рамото, Падане с носене на гърба, Сеои Отоши, Падане с раменно колело.