Judo Fundamentals

The over the back grip is a very dominate grip in Judo competition and leads to many great throwing opportunities. The ability to pull your opponent down toward the mat will open up off balancing throws to your opponents rear as his instinct is to pull up and back.

Sutemi-Waza (Sacrafice Techniques) Yoko-sutemi-waza (Side Sacrifice Techniques)

Yoko guruma or side wheel is mainly a counter in Judo. This counter technique is especially good against uchi mata.

Tachi-waza (Standing Techniques) Koshi-waza (Hip Techniques)

O Goshi or large hip throw is another classic Judo throw. The O goshi can be hit with a variety of grips and from different angles. This throwing technique is popular in wrestling, Judo, MMA, and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu competition. Ke...

Tachi-waza (Standing Techniques) Koshi-waza (Hip Techniques)

Ushiro goshi or reverse hip throw is a stong counter in Judo. The idea with this technique is to change the direction of attack quickly to the rear.

The kouchi gari is an excellent Judo throw for BJJ as most students play with their hips far away and their weight on their heels.

Sutemi-Waza (Sacrafice Techniques) Yoko-sutemi-waza (Side Sacrifice Techniques)

Uchi Mata Makikomi or inner thigh wrap around throw can be used when your opponent blocks your initial attack and you fear being countered. The makikomi attacks are a great way to get the point in Judo competition b...

Setting up leg attacks with the gi require dealing with grip breaks prior to attack which limits the judo counter throw.

Fedor explains a common counter to the see saw sweep where his opponent bases out his arm to defend. The idea here is to attack while your opponent's weight is still posted on the arm allowing time to invert yourself for the armlock. ***This is a challenging technique reserved for higher level ...

Tachi-waza (Standing Techniques) Te-Waza
Morote Seoi nage or two arm shoulder throw is a strong forward throw in judo. Its important to note that the pulling arm is still the left arm for right handed players not the arm coming across the body. A common mistake is to over use the right arm making...

Tachi-waza (Standing Techniques) Te-Waza

Morote Seoi nage or two arm shoulder throw is a strong forward throw in judo. Its important to note that the pulling arm is still the left arm for right handed players not the arm coming across the body. A common mistake is to over use the right arm ma...

Tachi-waza (Standing Techniques) Te-Waza

Kuchiki taoshi or one hand drop is an ankle pick in Judo. A great takedown later adopted in Judo as a Shinmeisho No Waza (newly accepted technique) and is categorized as a hand technique (Te-waza). This is a very popular takedown in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu ...

Tachi-waza (Standing Techniques) Te-Waza Morote Seoi nage or two arm shoulder throw is a strong forward throw in judo. Its important to note that the pulling arm is still the left arm for right handed players not the arm coming across the body. A common mistake is to over use the right arm making...

Tachi-waza (Standing Techniques) Te-Waza Kuchiki taoshi or one hand drop is an ankle pick in Judo. A great takedown later adopted in Judo as a Shinmeisho No Waza (newly accepted technique) and is categorized as a hand technique (Te-waza). This is a very popular takedown in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and...

Sutemi-Waza (Sacrafice Techniques) Ma-sutemi-waza (Rear Sacrifice Techniques)

Tawara Gaeshi or rice bail reversal is a Judo counter to the double leg takedown or morote gari. This throw is catagorized as a rear sacrifce throw (Ma-sutemi).

Tachi-waza (Standing Techniques) Ashi-waza (Foot and Leg Techniques)

Kani Basami or (flying scissors) is an illegal move in Judo and Jiu Jitsu competition as it can be very risky on your training partners knee. There are numerous ways to apply the Kani Basami and the jumping version is the mo...

A few strong Judo grip breaks Travis has had lots of success with over the years.

Ukimi or break falls is CRITICAL to learn prior to learning or practicing any throwing techniques. The ability to take a fall properly will prevent injury and lead to more enjoyable randori sessions. Standing Ukimi should be a staple in your warm up and drilling sessions. Also, proper falling ...

Ukimi or break falls in Judo are critical for avoiding injury from poor falling technique. We think its best to begin learning these falling techniques on the mat and gradually working up to a standing position. Being comfortable with falling makes it that much easier to be offensive on the fee...