Ko-uchi-gari Morote-gari Ko-uchi-gari O-soto-otoshi Kuchiki-taoshi O-soto-otoshi O-soto-gari O-soto-guruma O-soto-gari Sumi-otoshi Tani-otoshi Sumi-otoshi \ | / \ | / \ |
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Throwing principles (Judo)
I use the following principles to describe throws. Principles Typical examples Reaping O-soto-gari, O-uchi-gari Sweeping De-ashi-barai, Harai-tsurikomi-ashi Blocking Hiza-guruma, Ko-soto-gake
Continue readingCounter pushing/pulling opponents (Judo)
My favorite throws to counter pushing/pulling opponents. Pushing opponents –> Tai-otoshi – Gi: left –> sleeve, right –> lapel –
Continue readingMost common competition throws (Judo)
The following four throws are the most common ones used in Judo competition these days. 1. Uchi-mata – Follow-up throw:
Continue readingYoko-Ukemi (in detail)
The basic post describes yoko ukemi in general, but here you will find way more details. Details – Body (before
Continue readingBoxing defense techniques
Get out of the way Footwork … Move away or sideways Pull … Move upper body backwards Duck … Bend
Continue readingUkemi (Breakfalls)
There are plenty of different situations where you will possible fall. For example if you stumble over an obstacle, fall
Continue readingFighting stances (Comparison)
Stance Front / Square Frontal Side Neutral Side Rear Side Pelvis position 0° 45° 90° 135° Illustration (Orthodox shown here,
Continue readingMost commonly used kicks
1. Front Kick 2. Round Kick 3. Side Kick
Continue readingDefense against Knives and Handguns
First of all: It’s not worth it to risk your life if you don’t have to. – If your opponent
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