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Comment on New 2013 Judo Rules by Alesja

Alesja — Fri, 24 May 2013 14:44:41 +0000

No leg grabs? Are you kidding me? Those were some of the key techniques which made sport entertaining!
Does it mean you can’t touch leg at all now? Like for example securing it for Kouchi-gari throw? Or when doing a windmill like through where you lift opponent on your back?

Comment on New 2013 Judo Rules by Lex

Lex — Thu, 23 May 2013 19:19:57 +0000

I absolutely agree. It’s very concerning. But at the same time, you have to remember that judo never allowed a real double leg takedown in that you only score points when the person lands on their side/back (and butt for koka). Most successful double legs and single legs (in wrestling) end with the wrestling facing down. That’s not a score in judo. I think that sport judo was never a complete art, nor is any other martial art. The idea is that you should practice judo AND wrestling AND jiu jitsu. Maybe have a favorite, but cross-train in all of them.

Comment on New 2013 Judo Rules by Dave

Dave — Thu, 23 May 2013 18:37:49 +0000

I started Judo in 1997 at age 35. As a former high school wrestler, I was stoked to add to my wrestling skills, more takedowns and of course chokes and armbars, of Judo. My kids competed, as did I. Now it’s so confusing, who wants to try?. Many outside Judo think we are running from Wrestlers and BJJ, not differentiating ourselves as some proclaim. Personnaly, I think those that embrace the new rules cannot defend a good double leg takedown, or strong ground fighting. And unfortunately, neither will a generation of kids learning under the IJF rules.

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Comment on Tournament Videos by Arseny

Arseny — Thu, 09 May 2013 15:43:45 +0000

The last video reminded me of Koga’s seoi nage. Great throw!

Comment on Tai Otoshi Judo Throw in BJJ Competition (2013 Pans) by Arseny

Arseny — Thu, 09 May 2013 15:42:08 +0000

Not as perfect as shown by Jimmy, but still in BJJ Feel free to comment my “highlight”

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Comment on Tai Otoshi Judo Throw in BJJ Competition (2013 Pans) by Lex

Lex — Sun, 05 May 2013 21:18:38 +0000

Yeah, that’s a recent change in BJJ rules that is a big negative for judoka. You don’t just have to throw them but you have to throw and control a dominant top position for 3 seconds. Sorry you had to experience, but hopefully you got some highlight video material from it

Comment on Tai Otoshi Judo Throw in BJJ Competition (2013 Pans) by Lex

Lex — Sun, 05 May 2013 21:17:15 +0000

Sounds good. Thanks for your comment.

Comment on Tai Otoshi Judo Throw in BJJ Competition (2013 Pans) by Link

Link — Sun, 05 May 2013 21:11:55 +0000

It’s enough that their posture is bend-over, you have to make the opponent take a step forward and enter for the throw on that timing. I have done it many times to people in such position.