Showing posts with label IJF Judo. Show all posts
Showing posts with label IJF Judo. Show all posts

Tuesday, April 22, 2008

Sutemi Waza

Sacrifice

The following are some clips of sacrifice techniques. Somewhere in my first to second year I learned how to attain a 'sleeve back' grip, something like a variation on the Russian two on one, where rather than controlling the shoulder with the inside arm, the back is gripped, often near the belt, lat or collar. I saw some of the black belts that I admired doing 'Sumi Gaeshi' from this grip, and it looked terribly cool. Soon it became the only successful throw I really ever completed on the other judoka that were as good or better than me. Well, today I have tried to expand upon that theme, by learning a variety of grips and minor variations to the same theme.

The Standard Technique

The fifth variation is the aforementioned 'sleeve back' grip approach

Excellent Variations
(as demonstrated by Aronov from www.spartakjudo.org)

I don't often attempt this from the russian belt grip, as I am often concerned I will be driving my opponent's head into the mat.

Competition Footage


Well... That's it for now. This is Jason's Tokui Waza, so there's only so much I really want to divulge. I don't want everyone to know all my secrets!






Sunday, April 13, 2008

101 Ippons

Here are some highlights (Nage-Waza or 'Throwing Techniques') from 101 Ippons, a popular series of videos in Judo showcasing some of the best throws, chokes, pins and armbars that have ended competitions in recent years.

Hope you enjoy!


Wednesday, April 9, 2008

Judo Photos

Included are some wonderful photos of IJF competition that someone made me aware recently. Please enjoy!


This is the sight of the Vienna cup this year





Frederique Jossinet, first winning, then celebrating (FR-48kg)



Russian President Vladimir Putin (with former Judo coach) taking in a match




Japan's Ishii (100+ kg). Having defeated Inoue, he may be considered the 'heavyweight champion of the world' of Judo.




Ronda and Gevrise in their final match at the 07 Worlds


Taking their place on the stand