Ko Soto Gari, which translates to “Minor Outer Reap,” is a judo and jujitsu technique used to sweep an opponent’s leg from the outside, causing them to fall. This variation starts with an arm drag, followed by pushing your opponent to the floor while in a standing position. Here’s how to perform a Ko Soto Gari in this scenario:

1. Execute the Arm Drag: Begin by initiating an arm drag on your opponent. Grip their arm and pull it across your body while stepping to the side, pulling them off balance and positioning yourself at an angle to their side or back.
2. Push to the Floor: Using the momentum from the arm drag, push your opponent to the floor. This push should cause them to bend over with their hands on the floor for balance, while still in a standing position.
3. Close the Distance: As your opponent is bent over with their hands on the floor, quickly step in close to them. Position yourself at an angle where you can easily reach one of their legs with your leg, typically the far leg from your standing position.
4. Control the Upper Body: Use your hands to maintain control over your opponent’s upper body. Grip their collar, shoulders, or upper arm to prevent them from regaining an upright posture or escaping. This control is crucial for setting up the sweep.
5. Position Your Leg: With your upper body controlling your opponent, position your attacking leg so that the inside of your foot is near the back of their ankle or calf on the targeted leg. Your leg should be slightly behind and to the side of their body.
6. Execute the Sweep: To perform the Ko Soto Gari, pull on your opponent’s upper body while simultaneously using your attacking leg to sweep their leg out from under them.
7. Pull Them Backwards: As you sweep their leg, use your upper body control to pull them backwards. The combination of the leg sweep and upper body pressure will cause your opponent to lose balance and fall onto the ground.
8. Follow Through: After the sweep, maintain your grip and control over your opponent. Follow them down if necessary to secure a dominant position, such as side control or mount, to prevent any counter-attacks.
9. Secure the Position: Once your opponent is on the ground, immediately secure your position to control them and neutralise any possible escape attempts.

This Ko Soto Gari variation, starting with an arm drag followed by pushing your opponent to the floor, is a dynamic way to capitalise on their off-balance state and quickly transition into a controlling position.