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10 things you need to know about etiquette BEFORE stepping on the mat 2 mins0
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10 things you need to know about etiquette BEFORE stepping on the mat

As well as the stuff mentioned in the video above other rules include: – covering all cuts with tape – clean your own blood off the mat – DON’T come to training if you’re sick – DON’t come to training if you feel “under the weather” – Don’t watch your sensei teach and then go off

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BeyondGrappling 6 years ago2 years ago
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How to do a circular Okuri ashi barai into Osoto gari/guruma

Here are two really nice videos on how to do a circular okuri ashi into Osoto gari. One of my good friends Liam is the one doing the demonstrations – you will probably see him at the 2024 Olympic Games. but before you watch it check out the first video on HOW to do a

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BeyondGrappling 7 years ago2 years ago
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Do you have 10 rules of grappling ?

Do you have any rules for grappling? I usually say this. “There are 4 rules at Judo, 1- have fun 2- don’t get injured 3- don’t hurt others 4- learn something This past week while I was online I saw a BJJ guy post this online and I thought I’d share with with you. It

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BeyondGrappling 7 years ago2 years ago
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How to avoid staph infections and other nasty mat bugs

A few months back I posted a photo of my belt being hung up to dry after being washed and I had a TON of comments from people saying that you don’t wash belts…..which I was super surprised at. Belts, like all training equipment carries germs which can then lead to staph, ringworm etc. I

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BeyondGrappling 7 years ago2 years ago
Variations of intensity (so you can do Judo forever) 4 mins0
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Variations of intensity (so you can do Judo forever)

Hi there, This week while vegeing out on Facebook i came across this post by the BJJ and Fighting Mastermind John Danaher. I liked it so much so thought i’d share it with you. John is pretty much talking about the fact that we don’t have to train 110% every single lesson, but instead vary

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BeyondGrappling 8 years ago2 years ago
Footwork, footwork, footwork 3 mins0
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Footwork, footwork, footwork

 reckon one of the most neglected area of basic Judo is footwork. wherever you go to training listen out to the noise that comes from your feet. Can you hear stomping? Or can you hear a light swish and swoosh as your feet stay constantly connected to the mat?? If you are constantly connected to the mat then

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BeyondGrappling 8 years ago2 years ago
4 attacks to use when you cannot get the arm out in Juji gatame 1 min0
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4 attacks to use when you cannot get the arm out in Juji gatame

HEre are 4 really cool ways you can win when you cannot get the arm out in Juji gatame. Enjoy

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BeyondGrappling 8 years ago2 years ago
Circular Okuri ashi barai by Liam Tredgold 1 min0
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Circular Okuri ashi barai by Liam Tredgold

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BeyondGrappling 8 years ago2 years ago
25 Competition Judo techniques 1 min0
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25 Competition Judo techniques

HEre are 2 really awesome videos that cover a ton of Competition specific Turnovers: Enjoy:

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BeyondGrappling 9 years ago2 years ago
18 Competition effective Osoto gari entries 1 min0
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18 Competition effective Osoto gari entries

here are 18 Osoto gari entires for you: Enjoy

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BeyondGrappling 9 years ago2 years ago
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Matt is an Olympian, 5th Degree Judo black belt, 1st degree BJJ Black belt under Felipe Grez.
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Post List

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What to expect at your first training session

2 years ago2 years ago
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Why beginners NEED to learn breakfalls

2 years ago2 years ago
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Useful uchikomi tips by Former 2 X World Champion Okada Sensei

2 years ago2 years ago
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Safety in the dojo

2 years ago2 weeks ago
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One easy way to tie your belt so it won’t come undone

2 years ago2 years ago
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History of Judo

2 years ago2 years ago
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