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An awesome demonstration of a few gymnasts in action. DO NOT try this at home, if you could that is.

I have been reseaching into the area of Judo Combinations. I find it better to look for combos than single movements because Uchi more or less sees a single move coming most of the time.

I’m currently looking for the best sources of Judo combos on the net and DVD. I’ve found this short clip on ‘Enchainments’ (French for ‘Combinations’ I believe and it looks like it has some good content in there. The fact that it’s narrated in French probably wont matter as demonstrations should transverse the language gap. Check it out as it looks quite good.

Videos

Also try this one; Some really great slow mo footage and food for thought

Also, check out this website: JudoVision. This one was recommended to me by Ronda Rousey. It’s basically an amalgamation of all the best Judo Vids on the net.

My personal perferences is to be taught by Video and looking about, I can’t seem to find a lot (spot the opportunity if you own an entrepeneural spirit and a video camera!) but there are some ‘okay’ descriptions of combos. Have a look here:

JudoInfo Website

Books

This book Black Belt Judo has some interesting combinations to the rear of the section. I beleive the gentlemen that wrote this book is the same man that owns the JudoInfo website. Check it out. Its a good read.

Another book is Attacking Judo which specifically concentrates on Judo Counters and Combinations. This is definately the next book I am going to buy and absorb!

This list is open to grow and I am hoping to expand it the more I find out. Please feel free to add your links to other great combination resources.

I have been studying grips from since about Christmas. There is a theory that grips are most important technique you can learn in Judo because it is the best way to dominate a fight and will ultimately get your opponent:

1. Where you want him to throw or;
2. At least disable him / her from preforming a technique on you

It’s definitely worth knowing gripping strategies for Judo as they will enhance your game. Check out this book called Grips (Judo Masterclass Techniques) compiled by Neil Adams. It’s not a comprehensive glossary on grips as there are so many combinations but it will definitely worth a purchase as it encloses many grip strategies and describe how to lead into related Te-Waza techniques from them.

It covers the standard grip, double lapel grip and Russian style, over-the-back grips. Also covered is how to remove a grip and examples of illegal grips (handy to know to avoid those Shidos!). Check it out!

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