combinations are the theme of the month, blame Mississippi-mud-skippin-Rob for this:
Inside trip footwork:
•start with box-stepping, step back and pendulum in/out of it. (I forgot to bring up the African stepping work that we've played around with before, "jing" I think it's called; but things were getting pretty 'tarded with the Capoiera references and chi-blasting bullcrap) Work on a good rhythm and balance being too close vs. too far away. Having a jacket to work with really helps get a better feel for this.
•hook your R to his L or your L to his R. Same side lead. Try to keep you hips forward the whole time, don't turn out/if you do correct by pointing your toe straight ahead. Keep your hips driving forward.
•finesse version is to swing your back leg out&away, an arcing back-step, and use the momentum from your leg to execute the takedown. Its a geriatric version of an odbiv, nice for us old guys...
•power version is to just drive straight into your opponent, here it will REALLY count if you can keep your hips forward and drive thru the direction of the throw
from inside trip same side to inside trip cross side:
•just swing your leg so that you gather the cross-side leg up with your leg. Don't hook/grapevine it, that will lead to troubles as you will be off-balance and wrong-footed to baseout. Sweep your leg across and make contact with your upper, inner-thigh first. Leg to leg equally. Say you start with your R leg vs his L leg, then sweep across to his R leg.
•if your opponent sprawls against you, you can reach down from your outside-L arm in this case- and clamp down on his hip, gather up the leg like you're going for a log-roll with it but just drive forward.
think of this photo but with the right leg wrapped around the opponents right leg as well:
http://www.judoxiquexique.com/kuchikitaoshi.jpg
•in both cases, you have to keep your hips driving forward, don't turn away from your opponent.
outer-reap, starting with a "draped leg":
• this is more for the exercise than for the throw itself, standing side by side, hang your leg over the outside of your opponent's and hop-backstep into position to execute the reap.
•remember that the "tripod" point can be exploited equally to the front or the back, and that and the hip-alignment is what this drill primarily addresses.
kick, punch, throw combo's:
•jab+cross+inside-thigh kick, then jab+clothesline into an outer-reap, like so:
•jab+cross+knee, then jab+clothesline+knee/follow-thru into an outside reap
here's a video (I'm all about the video action here!!):
outside crescent kick/step over guard and cross to the freakin'skull!:
•this is a favorite of mine, Ben's too as he demo'd it with me. Make sure that you use your lead-leg and just press the opponent's legs over and down. As you come over&across, drop a cross to the head, be sure that you're loading your hip behind your punch to get as much out of it as you can! :
Sunday, August 31, 2008
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Sunday the 24th
I'm late getting to this, busy week already and goddamned August is already over?!? wtf.
Hane-goshi series:
we started with a ground work rollover: opp. is kneeling, shin vs. belt-line, grab over the back/belt/lat&armpit for no-gi, press to break posture and send back leg away and then back in (maintain a "kneeling" position doing this), press and elevate with the momentum generated, throw opp. over the same side as your gripping arm
recovery vs. single leg: if the opp. has a good outside corner leg pick, fold up your leg and drop into the same kneeling position and go into the rollover^
failed hane-goshi crappling: my bruised rib kept me from getting anything like quality. Here's a good vid of what I oughta've done-oh well:
so we moved on to some unbalancing and rhythm drills for outer-reaps, sway&step back and forth then time it so you advance with your reaping leg. remember to look thru your opp. towards their "backstep" which is your target for throwing them to the ground.
Outer-reap+punch: partner holds a forearm pad in standing guard and you hit, inside forearm is easiest for training, and follow thru with the reap. Then a variant where opp. holds the pad across chest -like a Klingon salute-and you elbow/shoulder block+outer reap.
Outer-reap into armbar: same as always, clamp the bicep with your legs and squat in close to the arm and continue with the usual suspects from there.
well anyhow, we'll heal up a little more and get back into it next time. Here's another good technique from a recent favorite of mine:
Hane-goshi series:
we started with a ground work rollover: opp. is kneeling, shin vs. belt-line, grab over the back/belt/lat&armpit for no-gi, press to break posture and send back leg away and then back in (maintain a "kneeling" position doing this), press and elevate with the momentum generated, throw opp. over the same side as your gripping arm
recovery vs. single leg: if the opp. has a good outside corner leg pick, fold up your leg and drop into the same kneeling position and go into the rollover^
failed hane-goshi crappling: my bruised rib kept me from getting anything like quality. Here's a good vid of what I oughta've done-oh well:
so we moved on to some unbalancing and rhythm drills for outer-reaps, sway&step back and forth then time it so you advance with your reaping leg. remember to look thru your opp. towards their "backstep" which is your target for throwing them to the ground.
Outer-reap+punch: partner holds a forearm pad in standing guard and you hit, inside forearm is easiest for training, and follow thru with the reap. Then a variant where opp. holds the pad across chest -like a Klingon salute-and you elbow/shoulder block+outer reap.
Outer-reap into armbar: same as always, clamp the bicep with your legs and squat in close to the arm and continue with the usual suspects from there.
well anyhow, we'll heal up a little more and get back into it next time. Here's another good technique from a recent favorite of mine:
Sunday, August 17, 2008
Sunday teh 17th
so today was epic. that is about all. However, for you knuckleheads that couldn't be bothered to show up:
B+P+S/Bodok, Peredina, Spina drill: use a reverse "Beastmaster-grip". Orthodox lead=left grip to right hand of UKI. outside/left leg forward&single-leg/pistol squat, then left leg bkwd. then squat. Mirror image for R-hand lead. This drill emphasizes the continuity of movement and balance/poise necessary to execute a good throw.
Bodok throw: its a fireman's carry-rt. forearm vs. thigh of UKI and rt. leg posts while left leg shoots straight out. Head into armpit of UKI&look up, just like how you would defend a guillotine choke, posture-up and then throw UKI to the back-left-corner 7 o'clock on your watchface!
There's also the "dresser dump" version of this throw where instead of looking to the back corner, you look to the side and gather in the leg/arm like its a cradle. How you move and your tendencies will decide which works best for you.
same throw vs. a 2on1 guillotine reversal: same mechanics of the throw: rt. arm+rt.leg enter and follow thru with looking to the back corner~7 o'clock low! once you're on the ground, go in the direction of your arm. If dude's still holding the choke, this will be the best way to break the grip/hold. If you've broken the hold, just scramble however you like. You can get right to mount if the opportunity presents itself.
follow-up attack so you have the 2on1 guillotine hold and you feel the UKI moving to defend. Same bodok movement, but stepping behind UKI. This is tani-otoshi in Judo and for us its just a very sweet follow-up takedown. Step&post/bend knee between UKI's legs, send the left leg behind the UKI and you will flip them over onto their back and maintain the 2on1 hold.
this is one of my favorite YouTube channels, "balagezyan" just gets it right!!
From there, if you're no-gi do the Shamrock-choke where you chicken-wing your arm around their neck and move down, thumb towards frontal deltoid, like you're trying to pop their head off. The choke is from the forearm and the bicep&pec.
If you're no-gi, its an upside down jugi-gatame. I can't explain that right now cause I'm getting too fucking tired!!!!
the last permutation was verus turtled opponent use the same leg movement: whatever the grip be it a greco-head and arm clasp or a west-point-hold or a tag+belt grip, spring to flat-feet and press right leg vs.calf.
~Turn UKI over onto back, there's a few outcomes depending on you/them: leg underneath=work for scissors-choke: hold arm as if you're going to attack it, work legs in extension and flexion to "work into the choke" squeeze on extension for the finish.
~hook far arm with left leg, crucifix-style and control right arm for armbar. This is a nice one for no-gi work
~depending on if you "under-roll or over-roll" you can work the armbar or a leg attack.
B+P+S/Bodok, Peredina, Spina drill: use a reverse "Beastmaster-grip". Orthodox lead=left grip to right hand of UKI. outside/left leg forward&single-leg/pistol squat, then left leg bkwd. then squat. Mirror image for R-hand lead. This drill emphasizes the continuity of movement and balance/poise necessary to execute a good throw.
Bodok throw: its a fireman's carry-rt. forearm vs. thigh of UKI and rt. leg posts while left leg shoots straight out. Head into armpit of UKI&look up, just like how you would defend a guillotine choke, posture-up and then throw UKI to the back-left-corner 7 o'clock on your watchface!
There's also the "dresser dump" version of this throw where instead of looking to the back corner, you look to the side and gather in the leg/arm like its a cradle. How you move and your tendencies will decide which works best for you.
same throw vs. a 2on1 guillotine reversal: same mechanics of the throw: rt. arm+rt.leg enter and follow thru with looking to the back corner~7 o'clock low! once you're on the ground, go in the direction of your arm. If dude's still holding the choke, this will be the best way to break the grip/hold. If you've broken the hold, just scramble however you like. You can get right to mount if the opportunity presents itself.
follow-up attack so you have the 2on1 guillotine hold and you feel the UKI moving to defend. Same bodok movement, but stepping behind UKI. This is tani-otoshi in Judo and for us its just a very sweet follow-up takedown. Step&post/bend knee between UKI's legs, send the left leg behind the UKI and you will flip them over onto their back and maintain the 2on1 hold.
this is one of my favorite YouTube channels, "balagezyan" just gets it right!!
From there, if you're no-gi do the Shamrock-choke where you chicken-wing your arm around their neck and move down, thumb towards frontal deltoid, like you're trying to pop their head off. The choke is from the forearm and the bicep&pec.
If you're no-gi, its an upside down jugi-gatame. I can't explain that right now cause I'm getting too fucking tired!!!!
the last permutation was verus turtled opponent use the same leg movement: whatever the grip be it a greco-head and arm clasp or a west-point-hold or a tag+belt grip, spring to flat-feet and press right leg vs.calf.
~Turn UKI over onto back, there's a few outcomes depending on you/them: leg underneath=work for scissors-choke: hold arm as if you're going to attack it, work legs in extension and flexion to "work into the choke" squeeze on extension for the finish.
~hook far arm with left leg, crucifix-style and control right arm for armbar. This is a nice one for no-gi work
~depending on if you "under-roll or over-roll" you can work the armbar or a leg attack.
Sunday, August 10, 2008
Aug 10 notes Podxvat/Uchi-mata day (mostly)
we need to do more Shiko-reps (Sumo squats)! At best ROM, we should be doing 160 reps. It covers balance, strength, posture, flexibility and concentration.
•criss-cross stepping sprints, emphasize the back-step
•slow-posture work: step, back-step and lift leg. Find tabled posture for shoulder blades, look around posted-leg and look for the instep of your extended foot
•walking uchikomi: walk into and out of the throw/fit-in for the throw, try to make each step equal in spacing and timing. Think of walking up the side of a bowl, how the curve quickens.
•back-kick with heavy bag, R-L-Rkick and L-R-Lkick.
•elastic bands for the n00bs, paired up for the ones who have a feel for it. In either case, drive forward. If you're on your heels then you're blowing your elastic motion.
•emphasize the shoulder=>hips twisting motion/action: elbow strike and mule-kick for the throw: then knee-strike and swing leg thru to mule-kick&throw
•pendulum-leg: like a punt in Rugby, you're launched off the ground by the action of your leg+hip, solo drill=knee hit, like a clinched side knee, turn with the action generated and roll over with your leg extending.
•knee-strike and mule-kick roll, hip-snap is crucial
•"kid n'play" line drill, if you do it right-it doesn't hurt. Best way to learn is to get your body to give you the feedback you need!
then we worked on the throw again,
•forward roll-together: do this cautiously until you have a feel for it, if you concentrate on forward rolling correctly, it works fine.
•"curly-roll" pendulum leg and use that action to launch a forward-roll. From there, use it for the Victor-roll into kneebar. Then use the same "feel" for the actual correct Victor-roll.
•criss-cross stepping sprints, emphasize the back-step
•slow-posture work: step, back-step and lift leg. Find tabled posture for shoulder blades, look around posted-leg and look for the instep of your extended foot
•walking uchikomi: walk into and out of the throw/fit-in for the throw, try to make each step equal in spacing and timing. Think of walking up the side of a bowl, how the curve quickens.
•back-kick with heavy bag, R-L-Rkick and L-R-Lkick.
•elastic bands for the n00bs, paired up for the ones who have a feel for it. In either case, drive forward. If you're on your heels then you're blowing your elastic motion.
•emphasize the shoulder=>hips twisting motion/action: elbow strike and mule-kick for the throw: then knee-strike and swing leg thru to mule-kick&throw
•pendulum-leg: like a punt in Rugby, you're launched off the ground by the action of your leg+hip, solo drill=knee hit, like a clinched side knee, turn with the action generated and roll over with your leg extending.
•knee-strike and mule-kick roll, hip-snap is crucial
•"kid n'play" line drill, if you do it right-it doesn't hurt. Best way to learn is to get your body to give you the feedback you need!
then we worked on the throw again,
•forward roll-together: do this cautiously until you have a feel for it, if you concentrate on forward rolling correctly, it works fine.
•"curly-roll" pendulum leg and use that action to launch a forward-roll. From there, use it for the Victor-roll into kneebar. Then use the same "feel" for the actual correct Victor-roll.
Sunday, August 3, 2008
aug. 3rd class review/highlights:
•sumo squat&catch vs. tree-falling partner -press@chest, -top of head@chest and press, -one handed press@sternum, -2on1 wrist grip press@sternum
•front&back movement with jab-lead: -vary timing, vary strike, -on the way in, -on the way back, -elbow block and head wrap, -also use head butt to keep form. Partner needs to keep good defensive form as well. Hold pad with palmside into head, above ear. Keep shoulder up on attacked side and settle into the blow. Don't let your cage get rattled. More, much more later.
•jacketed work, much like Katanishi's work. Just for the setup/fit-in. You have to get the opponent back on heels then on his toes, get under his hips, replace his hips with yours. Do this out of fluid movement and not with power/muscularity.
-use a loose elbow motion for "shoving" your opponent, pushing with the hand can be a good experiment but not useful in application. Keep the lapel grip tight. Also vary the grips: armpit, sleeve@elbow, wrist
-spin into the opponent off of the back-step. keep you hips low as you do this
-drill: opp. falls into you and you turn quickly and load him onto hips. Do this off his initiation. Opp. can use a telegraphed arm-motion to start this action, jabbing downwards. Think of back stepping under an Olympic bar on a rack, you have to get your hips set or you won't be able to press the load.
•various throws:, almost doesn't matter as its all about the footwork and entry. -shoulder throw -spina -podnoshka
-knee shove: for practice, use the outside of the thigh to check@hips, in&out&spin into podxvat, -double lapel grips for balance, -arm&head, -arm&underhook, -arm&lapel
•side-step entry shoulder throw, -step to side and slide leg+snap hips around, analogy of roundhouse kick snaps from hips and is not a big-looping step. Elastic band training for Jacob and Carey.
-partner holds pad: step&hook@head, reset and throw, opp. drops hand after blow. Headlock throw, underhook throw, shoulder throw. Hockey fight=keep the lapel grip and throw after the hit. No one fights naked in battle anymore, be ready for the huns!
-armbar after the takedown/throw focus on positioning the armbar correctly and a good standing-ground transition
•sumo squat&catch vs. tree-falling partner -press@chest, -top of head@chest and press, -one handed press@sternum, -2on1 wrist grip press@sternum
•front&back movement with jab-lead: -vary timing, vary strike, -on the way in, -on the way back, -elbow block and head wrap, -also use head butt to keep form. Partner needs to keep good defensive form as well. Hold pad with palmside into head, above ear. Keep shoulder up on attacked side and settle into the blow. Don't let your cage get rattled. More, much more later.
•jacketed work, much like Katanishi's work. Just for the setup/fit-in. You have to get the opponent back on heels then on his toes, get under his hips, replace his hips with yours. Do this out of fluid movement and not with power/muscularity.
-use a loose elbow motion for "shoving" your opponent, pushing with the hand can be a good experiment but not useful in application. Keep the lapel grip tight. Also vary the grips: armpit, sleeve@elbow, wrist
-spin into the opponent off of the back-step. keep you hips low as you do this
-drill: opp. falls into you and you turn quickly and load him onto hips. Do this off his initiation. Opp. can use a telegraphed arm-motion to start this action, jabbing downwards. Think of back stepping under an Olympic bar on a rack, you have to get your hips set or you won't be able to press the load.
•various throws:, almost doesn't matter as its all about the footwork and entry. -shoulder throw -spina -podnoshka
-knee shove: for practice, use the outside of the thigh to check@hips, in&out&spin into podxvat, -double lapel grips for balance, -arm&head, -arm&underhook, -arm&lapel
•side-step entry shoulder throw, -step to side and slide leg+snap hips around, analogy of roundhouse kick snaps from hips and is not a big-looping step. Elastic band training for Jacob and Carey.
-partner holds pad: step&hook@head, reset and throw, opp. drops hand after blow. Headlock throw, underhook throw, shoulder throw. Hockey fight=keep the lapel grip and throw after the hit. No one fights naked in battle anymore, be ready for the huns!
-armbar after the takedown/throw focus on positioning the armbar correctly and a good standing-ground transition
Friday, August 1, 2008
footwork day
Really, every day is footwork day. You're gettin' into your champagne-tinted ride or just dodging thru the isles at Bev-Mo: footwork folks.
It doesn't get much better than this, Hiroshi Katanishi. Who knew you needed to go to France to learn such sweet Judo. One of my absolute favorite uchikomi drills:
It doesn't get much better than this, Hiroshi Katanishi. Who knew you needed to go to France to learn such sweet Judo. One of my absolute favorite uchikomi drills:
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