Kouchi Gari Inside Trip: Complete BJJ Technique Guide

# Kouchi Gari Inside Trip: Complete BJJ Technique Guide

## What is the Kouchi Gari Inside Trip?

The Kouchi Gari Inside Trip is a fundamental Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu technique that every practitioner should master. Whether you're a white belt just starting out or an experienced grappler refining your game, understanding the mechanics and timing of this technique will elevate your BJJ.

## How to Perform the Kouchi Gari Inside Trip

Here's a detailed breakdown based on expert instruction:

# Kouchi Gari (Inside Trip)

Okay, guys, let's work the kouchi gari, which some people call the inside trip. So basically, I can use my foot to do an inside trip or an outside trip, okay? So this one is the inside one, and it's just called kouchi gari.

Okay, so let's start very basic here. So basically, I have the grips, right? And I will make my opponent walk with me. So I'm going to push him so he step back. And then I pull him, he step forward. And then I use the inside trip.

And then again, one. Then I go back. Two. Two. Okay? So basically, my arms are doing the exercise to lift. And then I close my elbows, putting weight. So basically, I lift, and then I put my arms, putting weight on that foot that I'm about to sweep. Okay? So the full motion is going to be like this. We go, one, two, and then one.

Okay. So one more time. If I catch his foot on the correct moment, this is exactly what happened. He's going to overdo his step, and then the throw will land perfect. So imagine we're here. We go, one, two, one, two, when he moves, I do the kouchi gari.

Okay? So basically, there are many ways to do this throw. I'm trying to show you the most basic form, but some people also, in a more advanced way, they can do the ouchi gari and then go behind with the kouchi gari, this is a very common combination in Jiu-Jitsu. So they push back and then kouchi gari, okay? But of course this is a little bit more advanced, okay? Let's give it a try.

## Key Points to Remember

When drilling the Kouchi Gari Inside Trip, focus on these essential details:

1. **Positioning** — Your body position determines your success rate

2. **Timing** — Wait for the right moment, don't force it

3. **Grip** — Secure proper grips before committing to the technique

4. **Finish** — Follow through completely once you initiate

## Common Mistakes to Avoid

Many practitioners struggle with the Kouchi Gari Inside Trip because they:

- Rush the technique without proper setup

- Neglect the importance of base and balance

- Forget to control their opponent's reactions

- Don't drill both sides equally

## When to Use the Kouchi Gari Inside Trip

The Kouchi Gari Inside Trip works best when:

- Your opponent's weight distribution creates an opening

- You've set up the technique with proper grips

- You can commit fully to the movement

- You have a follow-up ready if the initial attempt fails

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*This technique guide is based on instruction from Professor Henrique, covering the Kouchi Gari Inside Trip as part of the JitsAI Fundamentals Course.*