The Throw
Use this technique often when your opponent is standing in a self-defense
position open to the side with their legs spread wide. It is even more
effective if they are leaning backward at the waist. You actually clip
your opponent's foot with the foot you are not using as a support. They
will fall over backwards. Here is a photo of o uchi gari used in the 2003 World Masters.
 Attacking
- As your opponent steps with their left foot, twist your hips to the right,
and bring your right foot, heel first, between your opponent's legs. Put the
back of your knee against the back of your opponent's left knee.
- Clip diagonally to your rear with your fight foot, sliding your toes
accross the floor. As you swing your clipping leg back, twist your hip wide
from the right to the rear.
- Without slackening the pull of your left hand, push your opponent to the
left rear with your right hand, and clip their foot so that they fall
backward.
Books
Ashiwaza
II by World Champion Michael Swain is an excellent examination of several leg techniques (Ouchi gari, Kouchi gari,
Kosoto gari and Hiza guruma) including many effective variations and
follow-ups. Part of the Ippon Books Masterclass Series, it shows excellent competition versions of Ouchi gari.
Video
Here is a Lesson on Ouchi Gari, a video of Ouchi Gari, another Ouchi gari, and a third video of Ouchi gari.
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