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Obi-otoshi
(belt drop)

"Although this hand technique can hardly be said to satisfy the requirements of general elegance and is rarely demonstrated in friendly contest, it may commend itself to a judoka with exceptionally strong arms and if brought off successfully in a genuine rough and tumble would be calculated to deprive your opponent of an interest in the subsequent proceedings. An opening for this throw may occur if Uke shows a tendancy to protrude his lower abdomen when you pull him, perhaps because his waist and loins are insufficiently lowered. At this juncture with your right hand seize the right front of Uke's belt with an under grip and with a slight lifting motion draw him towards your stomach while at the same time with your left hand you dash off Uke's right hand holding your left lapel and from your opponents right armpit turn the lower part of your body towards his rear so that his buttocks are brought into contact with your stomach and the front corner of your ribs. Place your left foot to the back of Uke's left heel and pass your left arm accross Uke's front (from his right breast to his left wrist). In this posture you should be holding Uke under your left armpit. Then with your stomach slightly press and lift his buttocks until your body is somewhat tilted to the rear and supported by your left hip or waist. With the combined force of your upper body and your arms drop Uke heavily to the rear."