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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Basic movements/drills for the ground
Bottom player (Technical stand-up –> Stand-up) Shrimp –> Guard recovery Invert –> Guard retention Bridge –> Sweep Hip-Bump –> Come-up
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Tori-waza (Gripping techniques) Mune-dori Chest grip Eri-dori Lapel grip Sode-dori Sleeve grip Tekubi-dori Wrist grip Ashikubi-dori Ankle grip Kakae-dori Body
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Tachi-waza (Stance techniques) Musubi-dachi Attention stance Hachiji-dachi Neutral stance Moto-dachi Basic stance Zenkutsu-dachi Low front stance Kokutsu-dachi Low back stance
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The basic post describes yoko ukemi in general, but here you will find way more details. Details – Body (before
Continue readingMartial arts ordered by their focus (Selection)
Stand-up striking: Boxing, Kickboxing, Muay Thai, Taekwondo, Karate Control & Takedown: Wrestling, Judo, Sambo Ground fighting: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Luta Livre
Continue readingGuards ordered by distance (Selection)
The order is based on the distance between your and your opponents hips. Long range: Spider (Gi), Lasso (Gi), Classic
Continue readingFlowcharts for BJJ
The following list shows flowcharts for the main ground positions. Guard Closed Guard ▼ Open Guard ▼ Half Guard ▼
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Position Entries
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Default Positions (Straight) (Unlocked) Ashi Garami (aka. Single Leg X Guard or Irimi Ashi Garami) (Straight) Outside Ashi Garami (Straight)
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