支え釣り込み足(Sasae Tsurikomi Ashi)
TraditionalTranslation: propping drawing ankle
Standard Sasae Tsurikomi Ashi executes the classical propping foot block where the thrower places the sole against the opponent's advancing ankle, preventing the step from completing, while the tsurite lifts and the hikite pulls to rotate the opponent forward over the blocked foot. [1] The blocking foot does not sweep or reap but acts as a fulcrum around which the opponent is wheeled by the hand action. [1],[2] Timing is critical — the block must arrive before the opponent's weight settles on the advancing foot, catching them in a moment of committed forward motion. [2],[3]
Sasae tsurikomi ashi is effective as both a direct scoring technique and as a setup for combination attacks, since the blocking foot action forces the opponent to change direction and creates openings for follow-up throws. [1] Its propping mechanic makes it one of the safest ashi-waza to attempt, as the thrower maintains balance throughout. [2]
The standard sasae tsurikomi ashi is a regular technique in IJF competition. [1]
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Sasae tsurikomi ashi is a foot-leg throwing technique that combines hand pulling with leg placement and hip rotation. All three instructors—Shintaro Nakano, welcomematstevescott, and Jason Scully (via Vladislav Koulikov)—emphasize that despite being classified as a foot technique, hand action is essential to complete the throw. Nakano stresses the importance of footwork positioning: stepping to the side with toes facing the opponent to enable body rotation, placing the right foot below the opponent's knee, and using a pulling hand motion that travels diagonally upward to break balance. The finishing motion involves hip rotation described as "turning the wheel," with the thrower pushing the opponent's elbow upward while rotating the torso. Welcomematstevescott highlights a variant using close body space and tight hip rotation, where the foot "blocks" or "props" the ankle as a final action after pulling the opponent into the thrower's hip. Scully's instruction reinforces the core mechanics: stepping into the opponent's body, applying an upward hand pull ("upper cuff-like action"), and blocking the opponent's recovery leg with the foot sole. All three agree on the fundamental sequence: break balance through hand action, step into position, place the foot to stop the opponent's recovery, and complete the throw with strong hip rotation and body torque.
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Risk of injury to the person this technique is applied to
Foot sweeps use timing over force; lower impact but head strike risk remains
Skill level needed to execute this technique reliably
Whether this technique is allowed under major competition rule sets
Kodokan 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)
Established Japanese martial arts naming convention — native Japanese term (和語/漢語)
Traditional Judo throwing technique terminology (Kodokan Institute)
precise timing, ankle coordination, upper body kuzushi ability
excellent balance and quick reflexes
tibialis anterior, calves, hip rotators, forearms (grip)
You need to stay very close to your opponent with minimal space between your hip and theirs. Steve Scott emphasizes that there's 'not much space' in the starting position—it's a 'very short, compact grip type situation' where you pull your opponent directly into your hip before executing the technique.
Pull your opponent up with your hands to lift them off balance, then step around with strong hip rotation, and the foot prop is the last action in the movement. Vladislav Koulikov's breakdown via The Grapplers Guide emphasizes: pull, jack up, and step with the opposite leg.
You want to end chest to chest with your opponent using complete hip and upper body rotation. Steve Scott stresses that you should rotate your whole body together rather than twisting back, maintaining strong torque throughout the finish.
Yes. Shintaro Nakano advises to 'pull up for the first step' with your hand to get them off balance before executing the leg technique.
Standard Sasae Tsurikomi Ashi executes the classical propping foot block where the thrower places the sole against the opponent's advancing ankle, preventing the step from completing, while the tsurite lifts and the hikite pulls to rotate the opponent forward over the blocked foot. The blocking foot does not sweep or reap but acts as a fulcrum around which the opponent is wheeled by the hand action.
The standard form of sasae tsurikomi ashi has been taught since the earliest days of Kodokan judo and remains a core technique in the beginner curriculum. It is frequently used as an opening attack and as a combination setup in competition judo.
IJF: legal — Legal throwing technique; IBJJF: legal — Legal at all belt levels; UWW: restricted — Legal in freestyle, banned in Greco-Roman (no leg attacks below waist); Unified MMA: legal — Legal throwing technique; ADCC: legal — Legal; FIAS Sport Sambo: legal — Legal; FIAS Combat Sambo: legal — Legal
Danger rating 4/10. Moderate — foot sweeps use timing over force; lower impact but head strike risk remains
The standard setup chain: Grip Setup (Kumi-kata) → Off-Balance (Kuzushi) → Entry (Tsukuri) → Execution (Kake).
Standard counters include: Lower Centre of Gravity — bend knees and drop hips to make the throw harder to execute / Lift the Targeted Leg — raise the foot being attacked above the sweeping action / Counter-Throw — exploit the attacker's committed weight to throw them instead / Grip Break — deny the thrower their preferred gripping configuration.
Common variants: Forward sweep (sweeping the foot in the direction the opponent is stepping); Rear sweep (sweeping the foot backward as the opponent retreats); Combination sweep (chaining sweeps to both feet); Counter sweep (timing the sweep as the opponent initiates their own attack).
The standard sasae tsurikomi ashi is a regular technique in IJF competition.
Top errors to watch for: Placing the foot too early, before the opponent steps, which warns them and allows adjustment / Placing the foot too late, after weight has transferred — the block fails against a weighted leg / Not pressing the sole firmly enough — the foot slides off the ankle / Pulling downward instead of forward-and-up — the kuzushi must carry the opponent over the block, not pull them to the….
The Standard Sasae Tsurikomi Ashi is also known as Sasae Tsurikomi Ashi, Classical Propping Drawing Ankle, Standard Ankle Block Throw.
