Judo Terminology: What is the difference between “O” and “Ko”? 🥋 Following on from our Soto vs. Uchi video, let’s clear up the difference between the “Big” throws and the “Small” throws. In Japanese terminology for Judo: * O (Ō) = Major / Big. These techniques usually involve large, sweeping movements of the leg or hip. * Example: O-Soto-Gari (Big Outer Reap) – The leg swings high and reaps the whole leg. * KO = Minor / Small. These techniques involve small, precise movements, often targeting j