Learn how to apply the back trip move (o soto gari) in Sambo martial arts. Free self-defense training video by Expert Village. Expert: Stephen R.... more »
Learn the choke to choke transition move (from Judo cross choke, “juji jime”) in this free Sambo self-defense training video. Expert: Stephen R.... more »
The forearm lock is a Judo technique useful when you need to break a grab in self defense or in randori (sparring). Learn how to perform the forearm lock in this free Japanese martial arts training video. Expert: John T.... more »
Learn the rolling arm bar move (cross armlock, Juji gatame) from the turtle position in this free Sambo self-defense training video. Expert: Stephen R.... more »
Tori tries a Tomoe Nage (circle throw), Uke lock the attack with a strong defense and kneeling. Tori, using Uke’s reaction, continues the action by rotating the hips and applying Juji gatame. Jujigatame, or cross armlock is one of the most effective armlocks in Judo, and it is consistently the number one winning armlock... more »
Toshihiko Koga (born November 21, 1967) is a retired judoka who competed in the -71 kg and -78 kg divisions. Koga was born in Kitashigeyasu, Saga, Japan, and began judo in elementary school. He traveled to Tokyo during junior-high school to enter Kodogakusha, a judo school later attended by Olympic gold medalists Hidehiko Yoshida and... more »
Classic morote seoi nage and one-handed special variation by Toshihiko Koga, one of the most innovative and exciting fighters the world has ever seen. What sets him apart from other competitors is the amazing range of throws that he invented which have since become accepted as part of modern... more »
Uchi makikomi (inner wind-down throw) is one of the preserved throwing techniques, Habukareta Waza, of Judo. It belonged to the fifth group, Gokyo, of the 1895 Gokyo no Waza lists. It is categorized as a side sacrifice technique, Yoko-sutemi. Uchi makikomi is used as a modification of seoi... more »
Uchi mata, or inner thigh throw, is classified as a leg technique in the nage no kata of Kodokan Judo. It often uses considerable hip action as well and some references therefore consider it a hip throw (such as Judo in Action by Kazuzo Kudo, 9th dan). It is one of the most successful throws... more »
The term “Uchikomi” – embodies the idea of invading one’s space or territory. In Judo training, uchikomi means to invade the space of the other player forcefully and take it over in an attempt to throw or otherwise control or submit the other player; an attack. Uchikomi are drills performed for skill development. Uchikomi... more »
Uki Goshi (floating hip throw) is one of the original 40 throws of Judo as developed by Jigoro Kano. It belongs to the first group, Dai Ikkyo, of the traditional throwing list, Gokyo (no waza), of Kodokan Judo. It is also part of the current 67 Throws of Kodokan Judo. It is classified as a... more »
Willem (“Wim”) Ruska (born August 29, 1940 in Amsterdam) is a retired judoka from the Netherlands. During his career in the 1960s and 1970s he won seven European titles, five in the +93kg category (1966-67, 1969, 1971-72) and two in the open category (1969 and 1972). He furthermore won two world titles and two... more »
Yasuhiro Yamashita is one of the most successful judo competitors of all time. He currently works as an instructor or advisor for numerous organizations, including Tokai University, the International Judo Federation, and the All Japan Judo Federation. He retired from competitive judo on June 17, 1985 after a remarkable career where he won five... more »
Yoko shio gatame (side four quarters hold) is a pinning hold used in Judo and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Tori (White) Is to the side of Uke with both knees spread wide apart. Tori has passed one hand under Uke’s neck and grips lapel of Uke’s Gi. The other hand has passed between Uke’s leg and... more »