Timeline Late 1600s – Honinbo Dosaku created the Dan ranking for Go.1 1883 – Kano Jigoro integrated the Dan ranking
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Dictionary – Martial arts
Term Translation Explanation, Usage Ageru (あげる) To Rise Age-uke Ashi (あし) Foot, Leg Ashi-waza Ashikubi (あしくび) Ankle Ashikubi-dori Au (あう)
Continue readingConceptual distinction – Martial Arts
Kote-hineri vs. Kote-mawashi vs. Kote-gaeshi They are rotational wrist locks. Technique Kote-hineri Kote-mawashi Kote-gaeshi Translation Forearm twist Forearm turn Forearm
Continue readingKuzushi directions (with throws)
Ko-uchi-gari Morote-gari Ko-uchi-gari O-soto-otoshi Kuchiki-taoshi O-soto-otoshi O-soto-gari O-soto-guruma O-soto-gari Sumi-otoshi Tani-otoshi Sumi-otoshi \ | / \ | / \ |
Continue readingThrowing principles (Judo)
I use the following principles to describe throws. Principles Typical examples Reaping O-soto-gari, O-uchi-gari Sweeping De-ashi-barai, Okuri-ashi-barai Blocking Hiza-guruma, Ashi-guruma
Continue readingGi vs. No-gi (The main difference)
The Gi provides a superset of techniques (grips, holds and submissions) over No-gi. Transitioning in between is hard for both
Continue readingHow to stay safe in martial arts
1. Choose your sparring partner wisely. Reject sparring with persons who are too dangerous to spar with. 2. Don’t try
Continue readingThree ways to re-guard
After your opponent has passed your guard and tries to settle into a solid side control you should try to
Continue readingCounter pushing/pulling opponents (Judo)
My favorite throws to counter pushing/pulling opponents. Pushing opponents –> Tai-otoshi – Gi: left –> sleeve, right –> lapel –
Continue readingMost common competition throws (Judo)
The following four throws are the most common ones used in Judo competition these days. 1. Uchi-mata – Follow-up throw:
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