Judo Throws and Takedowns to Control the Transition to the Ground in MMA Contests.

Judo Throws and Takedowns to Control the Transition to the Ground in MMA Contests.Presented by Ozark Judo.

1Course ObjectivesAt the conclusion of this course, the student will be able to:Understand the objectives of throwing in Kodokan Judo contests and in Mixed Martial Arts contests.Execute common and uncommon Kodokan Judo throws in an Mixed Martial Art setting.Use the throw to control the transition from standing to ground work.

2Throws In Kodokan JudoKodokan Judo is known for its throwing techniques.Of all the combat sports and martial arts practiced in the world today, Kodokan Judo throws are among the most highly developed and effective.

3Throws In Kodokan JudoKodokan Judo throws are divided into five categories based on how the technique is executed. These are:Hand TechniquesTechniques where the power is generated by the hands and armsA typical hand technique is called Seoi-Nage (shoulder throw) in Judo and flying mare in wrestling.

4Throws In Kodokan JudoHip TechniquesTechniques where the hip is utilized to execute the throwA typical hip technique is O-Goshi (large hip throw) in JudoCommon variations are Harai-Goshi (sweeping hip) and Hane-Goshi (springing hip)

5Throws In Kodokan JudoLeg and Foot TechniquesTechniques where the power for the throw is provided by the leg or foot.A typical leg technique used in Judo competitions is Uchi-Mata (inner thigh)Other leg techniques often seen in Judo contests are O-Uchi-Gari (large inside reap), Ko-Uchi-gari (small inside reap) and O-Soto-Gari (large outside reap)

6Throws In Kodokan JudoRear Sacrifice TechniquesTechniques where the throw is executed by sacrificing your position to the rearTypical rear sacrifice techniques used in Judo contests include Tomoe-Nage (circle throw) and Sumi-Gaeshi (corner counter)

7Throws In Kodokan JudoSide Sacrifice TechniquesTechniques where the throw is executed by sacrificing your position to the one side or the otherSome side sacrifice techniques used in Judo contests include Yoko-Garuma (side wheel) and Yoko-Wakare (side separation).

8Throwing ObjectivesThrows in Kodokan Judo contests are intended to:Score a full point, thus ending the match.This is accomplished by throwing the opponent with speed and force so that he/she lands mostly on their back while maintaining control throughout the throw.Lesser points are awarded when the throw is lacking in one of the three criteria for a full point throw (speed, force, mostly on the back).No point is awarded when control is lost.9Throwing ObjectivesThrows in Mixed Martial Art competition are intended as a means to move the action from standing to the ground.A clean throw will not end the match unless the opponent becomes unconscious due to impact with the mat (which is not common).Throws may, however, impact the judges decisions should a match not be decided in the ring.

10Throwing TechniquesGroup 1O-Soto-GariKo-Soto-GakeO-Uchi-GariKo-Uchi-GariGroup 3O-GoshiHarai-GoshiGroup 2Uchi-MataTai-OtoshiAshi-GurumaO-GurumaGroup 4Sumi-GaeshiO-Soto-Makikomi11Group 1O-Soto-Gari

12Group 1O-Soto-GariModifications necessary for MMA contestsGripping.Over hook on throwing sideOver shoulder or around neck on opposite sideAttacking situationsWhen opponent moves diagonally away from the ropes or fenceWhen opponent moves away in a clinchContinuation techniquesO-Soto-MakikomiHarai-GoshiTai-Otoshi

13Group 1O-Uchi-Gari

14Group 1O-Uchi-GariModifications needed for MMA contestsGrippingOver and under hookAttacking situationsClose clinch with opponent moving backwardsContinuation TechniquesKo-Uchi-GariUchi-MataTai-Otoshi

15Group 1Ko-Soto-Gake16Group 1Ko-Soto-GakeModifications needed for MMA contestsGrippingBear hug under armsOver hooksAttacking situationsClinch with opponent attempting to move backOn the fence, or moving diagonally away from fenceContinuation TechniquesMorote-Gari17Group 1Ko-Uchi-Gari

18Group 1Ko-Uchi-GariModifications needed for MMA contestsGripping

Attacking situationsOpponent moving to rearContinuation TechniquesO-Uchi-GariUchi-Mata19Group 2Uchi-Mata

20Group 2Uchi-MataModifications needed for MMA contestsGrippingUnderhook/OverhookAttacking situationsOpponent attempting to circle while in clinchContinuation techniquesO-Uchi-GariKo-Uchi-GariTai-Otoshi 21Group 2Tai-Otoshi

22Group 2Tai-OtoshiModifications needed for MMA contestsGrippingUnderhook/elbow or wrist gripAttacking situationsOpponent moving diagonally forwardContinuation techniquesO-Uchi-GariTai-Otoshi 23Group 2Ashi-Garuma

24Group 2Ashi-GarumaModifications needed for MMA contestsGrippingLow arm/underhookAttacking situationsOpponent moving diagonally forward from mid distanceContinuation TechniquesO-Soto-Gari

25Group 2O-Garuma

26Group 2O-GarumaModifications needed for MMA contestsGrippingLow arm/UnderhookAttacking situationsOpponent moving forward in wrestler crouchContinuation techniquesKami-Basami 27Group 3O-Goshi

28Group 3O-GoshiModifications needed for MMA contestsGrippingUnderhook or around neck/upper arm gripAttacking situationsOpponent pushing forward aggressivelyContinuation techniquesHari-GoshiO-Uchi-Gari 29Group 3Harai-Goshi

30Group 3Harai-GoshiModifications needed for MMA contestsGrippingUnderhook or around neck/upper arm gripAttacking situationsOpponent pushing forward aggressivlyContinuation techniquesO-Soto-Gari 31Group 4Sumi-Gaeshi

32Group 4Sumi-GaeshiModifications needed for MMA contestsGrippingOver hook arm opposite attacking leg, under hook other arm Attacking situationsAs counter to single leg takedownContinuation techniquesO-Uchi-GariJuji-Gatame

33Group 4O-Soto-Makikomi

34Group 4O-Soto-MakakomiModifications needed for MMA contestsGrippingGrip one arm, outside grip near top of glove/inside grip over hook above elbowAttacking situationsRoundhouse PunchContinuation TechniquesJuji-Gatame 35