Uchi-otoshi

(striking down)

This is not illustrated, but will appear very like plate 128 and is employed when the opponent adopts a low Chudan (middle posture) or Gedan (low posture). The angle of approach is as for Osai but instead of pressing, the blade is smacked sharply downwards with the side of the attacker's blade. A powerful form of Uchi-otoshi is often employed to disarm.