4.4.24 – Ippon Seoi Nagge – Barron Shepherd
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IPPON SEOI NAGE – Right vs Left – First grip, first attack (Split Step entry)
3.13.24 – Progressive Grip Fighting – Pt 1 – Barron Shepherd
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A lot of people who start judo want to dive right into learning the fancy looking throws. Trying to throw an experienced grappler or judoka is extremely difficult without knowing how to fight to get your grip. Grip fighting is an art in itself. It is a fundamental part of judo and is worth learning. It requires some serious time in training, if you don’t put the time into this, then you won’t progress very far with your throws.
2.27.24 – KOSHI GURUMA SPLIT STEP ENTRY – Barron Shepherd
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The split step entry is extremely effective in that it allows you to attack your opponent’s stance regardless of the stance he takes (squared stance,left foot forward or right foot forward). If you are fighting from a right forward lead there is no need to change your stance or even move you opponent around to position him for a throw. If fighting out of a right lead stance your right leg will always move to the inside of your opponent’s right leg regardless if he is leading with his right or not.
2.20.24 – DYNAMIC KOSHI WAZA : O-Goshi, Koshi Guruma and Uki Goshi
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Ogoshi is often translated as full hip throw. It is classified as a hip technique. When you execute O goshi, you have to turn a full 180° so that you back and hips are flush against the opponent. You bend the knees as you enter to lower your level then lift your opponent and load them on your back.
2.13.24 – The Basic Ippon Seoi Nage by Barron Schepherd
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A very dynamic throw, Ippon-seoi-nage (One-armed shoulder throw) consists of grasping one of the opponent’s arms, spinning around to place your back against him, and then throwing him to the floor over your shoulder. Ippon Seoi Nage is considered one of the most representative throwing techniques of Judo.
2.5.24 – Broken Rhythm in Judo by Barron Shepherd
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Broken Rhythm Any motion that exhibits a prolonged repetitive rhythm, such as an entry into a throw, makes you vulnerable. It allows the opponent to “time your entries” which affords your opponent more opportunities to take advantage by exploiting windows of opportunity within the speed or rhythm of your entry. Therefore it is important to keep changing your rhythm while in motion. This is called ‘broken rhythm’.
