You need good kazushi (balance breaking) in order for throws to work. Judo throws that involve turning the back do work very effectively, but it is a misconception that judo throws are only ones that expose the back. The double leg takedown can be found in judo as well as back suplexes (ura nage) and lifts and slams. Some of my favorite judo throws are ashi waza or foot techniques. You don't need a gi to make throws like Osoto gari, koshi guruma, or harai goshi work. In fact, those three throws work extremely well from a Muay Thai clinch where the person is throwing knees and headbutts, and has control over the opponent's neck. Pulling the man off balance, and going into harai goshi is very economical and smooth.
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