Off-Balancing Forward, Backward, Overhead - Standard Ashi

Off-balancing techniques from standard ashi:

1. Forwards Off-Balance:
   • In the Gi, avoid crossing the leg over the opponent's center line to prevent disqualification for reaping.
   • Use both legs to squeeze and extend, pushing and rotating the hips to off-balance the opponent forward.
   • This technique encourages the opponent to drive back into you, setting up for a backwards off-balance.
2. Overhead Off-Balance:
   • If the opponent removes your foot from their hip, immediately shift your foot to their near glute.
   • Lift with the near glute hook while stomping the other foot free, causing the opponent to post overhead.
   • Block the opponent's tricep or lat to prevent them from grabbing you, round your spine, and spin back to standard ashi.
3. Backwards Off-Balance:
   • Lift your hips and rotate your knees towards the outside to off-balance the opponent backwards.
   • This may cause the opponent to fall or take a step, effectively off-balancing them.

Combining Off-Balances:

• Alternate between forwards and backwards off-balances, or between overhead and backwards off-balances.
• Once the opponent's hips are on the mat, proceed to sweep or attack their legs.