The traditional way of doing ippon-seoi-nage is deeply flawed. Both the gripping and the leg positioning are problematic. In this video we show you how to do standing ippon-seoi-nage effectively. Read more →
Yoko-Shiho-Gatame is one of the hardest hold-downs to break in judo. But there is one practical way to escape from it. Read more →
The classical version of ippon-seoi-nage is flawed and will get you countered. Here are three much better versions. Read more →
Kesa-Gatame is a very basic hold-down but it's one that works at the highest level. Read more →
A very European way to tie up uke's arm so you can rotate him over for a hold-down. Read more →
Members onlyAlways go for a 75% situation when you are in ai-yotsu. Read more →
The four key entries into uchimata. Read more →
This is a suitable technique to use when uke likes to dominate you with a high grip in an ai-yotsu situation. Read more →