Kawazu gake

Kawazu Gake (河津掛) is a leg entanglement throw in Judo that targets an opponent's leg.

[1] It is one of the techniques adopted later by the Kodokan into their Shinmeisho No Waza (newly accepted techniques) list.

It is categorized as a side sacrifice technique, Yoko-sutemi.

[2] It is also a rarely used kimarite (winning technique) in sumo, where it is allowed.

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