Make foot sweeps a real scoring threat in gi BJJ.
The Bottom Line
You learn de-ashi, kosoto, kouchi, and ouchi with grips that create automatic reactions. The sequencing keeps you balanced and ready to chain. You will not waste time on huge turning throws.
⚡️ Quick facts
Best for: Gi sweep hunters
Skip if: You only no-gi
Tech focus: De Ashi Barai, Kosoto Gari, Kouchi Gari, Ouchi Gari, Sasae Tsurikomi Ashi, Uchi Mata
Biggest takeaway: Kuzushi before contact finishes.
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What You'll Learn
Three focused volumes on foot and leg attacks in the gi, from de-ashi and kosoto to kouchi, ouchi, and sasae. Excellent if you want a reliable off-balance toolkit that pairs with trips or guard-pull penalties.
Primary Techniques You'll Drill
- De Ashi Barai
- Kosoto Gari
- Kouchi Gari
- Ouchi Gari
- Sasae Tsurikomi Ashi
- Uchi Mata
- Osoto Gari
Format & Level
- Instructional style: System Based, Conceptual
- Skill level: All Levels
- Format: Gi
- Runtime: 1 hour and 27 minutes
- Volumes: 3
Should You Buy It?
Wait for daily deal. I started landing kosoto by cueing the far-foot circle first, just like he shows.
Why Shintaro Higashi?
Higashi is known for clear ashi waza instruction. Expect strong kuzushi, angle changes, and follow-up options that suit IBJJF standup phases.
Community feedback
Here’s a summary of common feedback from platforms like Reddit’s r/bjj.
😍 Why People Love It
- Finally understood when de-ashi actually lands.
- Great grip fighting emphasis for sweeps.
- Pairs well with my passing since people stand to pull.
🤔 Common Criticisms
- Gi-only grips limit crossover to no-gi.
- Some overlap with other Higashi sweep content.
- Needs more counters to stiff-arming opponents.
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Smart Alternatives
- Breaking Through The Judo Stiff Arm – Fixes a common defense that stops ashi waza. (Price: $79.00, 3 vols)
Sources & References
Video Breakdowns
Official listing: View Demystifying Ashi Waza on BJJ Fanatics
Additional References
Your next step
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