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
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Gi 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 readingThrow stand-/push-/pulling opponents (Judo)
My favorite throws against standing, pushing or pulling opponents. Initial setup (Force a reaction) – Push them to make them
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:
Continue readingBasic movements/drills for the ground
Bottom player (Technical stand-up –> Stand-up) Shrimp –> Guard recovery Invert –> Guard retention Bridge –> Sweep Hip-Bump –> Come-up
Continue readingJapanese terminology – Part 2 (Martial arts)
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
Continue readingYoko-Ukemi (in detail)
The basic post describes yoko ukemi in general, but here you will find way more details. Details – Body (before
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