Soto-makikomi 外巻込 (Outer Wraparound Throw)

Throw Type: Sacrifice Technique (Sutemi-waza)

Description: Soto-makikomi is a powerful sacrifice throw that targets the forward-right corner of your opponent’s balance. To execute this technique, break uke’s balance forward to their right corner. Release your right-hand grip and rotate to your left, wrapping your right arm tightly around uke’s right arm and trapping it under your armpit. This causes uke’s body to wrap around yours. You continue the rotation, sacrificing your posture to complete the throw forward, using your entire body to pull uke over.

Biomechanics of Soto-makikomi: This technique primarily uses centrifugal force: tori rolls forward, flinging uke in an arc over tori’s body (C).

It also employs leverage mechanics: by placing the sweeping leg (tori’s right leg) outside uke’s legs, a pivot point (C) is formed. Tori uses the wrapping arm (F1) and leg placement (F3) to rotate uke’s mass over the pivot line while falling into a forward roll.

Did You Know? The word Makikomi (巻込) comes from two Japanese roots: Maki (巻), which means “to roll up” (as in sushi rolls), and Komi (込), meaning “to enclose” or “to involve deeply.” Together, Makikomu (巻き込む) means “to wrap up or engulf”—perfectly describing how these throws wrap your opponent’s body around your own.

This unique wrapping movement is what separates makikomi throws from more traditional hip or hand techniques—they combine physical entanglement with rotation, often resulting in dramatic and decisive throws.