6 Vital Aspects of Uchikomi Practice Uchikomi is a fantastic judo drill that is a must when it comes to practicing judo technique. There a few key areas that need to be addressed when doing Uchikomi. These areas are where to grip, Kuzushi, distance, entry, throw and the speed at which you do it. Grip:
LEt me put it as simply as possible, breakfalls are everything in Judo, if you cannot breakfall then you cannot do Judo. And this because is because if you cannot breakfall then you will get injured. Beginners need to learn breakfalls but unfortunately many clubs skip over breakfalls so that the beginner can get into
Coming to your first Judo session can be scary so hopefully after reading this article you will be able to know what to expect when you turn up for the first time. First off I recommend you arrive to the dojo at least 20 minutes BEFORE training, there is nothing worse than a beginner arriving
Here is a great video on some useful uchikomi tips by Former 2 X World Champion Okada Sensei filmed at UWA Judo club in Perth Australia,
Judo is a very physically demanding sport and it is vital that you take care of not just yourself but your training partners as well. There are a few things you can implement that will help in enjoying an injury free judo career. Wash your hands before practice Before you step on the judo mat
As a Judo coach one of the most annoying things is seeing a judoka whose belt is constantly coming undone OR a Judoka who cannot tie their belt properly. You can usually tell beginner Judoka by how they wear their belt, many of them tend to tie the belt in a ‘fountain belt’ which is
Developed in Japan by Jigoro Kano in 1882, Judo was originally designed to help physically weak people overcome those who were much stronger. From this noble and obscure beginning a great sport was born. Now a modern, progressive Olympic sport, Judo has evolved considerably from its roots in the Tokyo Kodokan. First seen as a
TAI-SABAKI Tai-sabaki, or body movement, involves taking a grip and moving to set up the opponent to be thrown. There are two basic methods of walking: ayumi-ashi, or normal walking, where one foot is placed in front of the other, and tsugi-ashi, or following footwork, which involves advancing or retreating on one foot and then
Where to Hold:  If you hold your opponent’s right sleeve with your left hand and his left lapel with your right hand, your techniques will be limited to only the right side. If you hold him by both sleeves, you can readily apply either right or left techniques such as hiza-guruma or de-ashiharai, but this
There are a few things that I tell people that will help them get better at Judo. Have a good gi: I always encourage judoka to invest in a good gi. Don’t go with a no name brand, but buy a well known gi brand, such as Mizuno. A judo gi is like a good
