Ouchi Gari Outside Trip: Complete BJJ Technique Guide

# Ouchi Gari Outside Trip: Complete BJJ Technique Guide

## What is the Ouchi Gari Outside Trip?

The Ouchi Gari Outside 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 Ouchi Gari Outside Trip

Here's a detailed breakdown based on expert instruction:

# Ouchi Gari (Outside Trip)

Okay, guys, let's work the outside trip, which is called the outside trip, but the proper name is called the ouchi gari. So basically, we have the two possibilities here. When he stepped this leg, this would be the inside trip, which is kouchi gari. But also I can make my opponent step here, and I use my leg this way, so it's on the outside, and then it's called the ouchi gari, okay?

So what we're going to do here? So basically, we're going to make him walk the same way. So I step, and then I pull back. Okay, I step, and then I pull back. Okay, once I step again, I realize that he's moving his leg towards me. I'm gonna use my hook on the outside trip so I go one and throw him.

What's the detail on the throw? Basically I have to move my head to the side. I have the hook, okay, so if I have my right hook here, I move my head on the right side. Don't stay with your head there. So imagine we're fighting, so I push one, and then two, one, slow motion. Notice my head how it goes to the same side.

Okay, gonna do one more time in full speed. So I push, pull, push, and throw. Okay, so that is the ouchi gari takedown.

## Key Points to Remember

When drilling the Ouchi Gari Outside 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 Ouchi Gari Outside 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 Ouchi Gari Outside Trip

The Ouchi Gari Outside 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 Ouchi Gari Outside Trip as part of the JitsAI Fundamentals Course.*