You can do a form of sode-guruma-jime from a kata-gatame roll situation. Read more →
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American gripping sequence. Four different scenarios and how to deal with them. Read more →
Members onlyEverything you needed to know about how to do ura-nage as a counter. Read more →
The first version is for when uke remains in a turtle position after the reverse sankaku is secured. Read more →
This the basic set-up used by the great ippon-seoi expert Toshihiko Koga. Read more →
The double-stab approach is a tactic that is applicable to many other techniques as well. Not just for ippon-seoi. Read more →
This is a tactic used by former World Champion Loic Pietri (FRA). Read more →
After the initial entry attempt, instead of aborting and pulling back, stay stuck to uke, tying up his arm so you can reposition yourself and re-enter moments later. Read more →
Action-reaction is a principle used for many judo throws. In the context of ippon-seoi, it's a push-pull movement. This sets up uke nicely for the throw. Read more →