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Step 1
Throw your opponent slightly off balance. Grab both of your opponent's lapels with your hands and walk forward or backward. This has to be done suddenly to create an element of surprise.
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Step 2
Pivot your body away from your opponent, increasing your grip on his lapel with your inside hand and moving your outside hand to his sleeve, near the shoulder. Your grip should be equal and firm for both hands.
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Step 3
Extend your leg in front of your opponent, so that the back of your calf is practically touching your opponent's shin. Bend the knee of your other leg, so that you are lower to the ground than your opponent. Make sure your footing is solid before you complete the tai otoshi.
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Step 4
Pull your opponent toward you swiftly, and bring his body over your extended leg, effectively tripping him as he falls forward. As an alternative move, you can release your grip on his lapel once you have completed your pivot, and place the heel of your hand along his jaw line. This will force your opponent to the ground with greater impact.
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Step 5
Keep your grip on your opponent's outside wrist firm throughout his fall. This will help you to control any defensive moves he may attempt. Once your opponent is on the ground, you should be able to hold his arm straight up. Twist his wrist painfully if he does not submit.
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Step 6
Practice your tai otoshi move until you can do it quickly, fluidly and with an element of surprise. You also can execute a tai otoshi move when walking backward as long as you stop suddenly to begin your pivot.
