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Sankaku from the Bottom

This is more commonly seen in BJJ than in judo. But it is a legal form of sankaku and can be used in judo. Read more →

Straddling Sankaku

Not that commonly seen in competition but it does work and a few international players do use it. Read more →

Side Sankaku

A variation made popular by Daria Bilodid. Read more →

Reverse Sankaku

The most popular sankaku in competition. Read more →

Briggs Sankaku

Briggs Sankaku is similar to yoko-sankaku but easier to achieve the turnover. Read more →

Macias's Top 5 Tips

My comments on Tommy Macias's 5 tips for better judo. Read more →

Ashi-Gatame

Very seldom seen as a direct attack but can be done following a failed sankaku. Read more →

Hiza-Gatame

Rarely seen armlock but Olympic Champion Keldiyorova uses a variation of this. Read more →

Ude-Garami

Not so commonly seen but still a serious armlock. Read more →

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