Ippon of the Week - Duke of Canberra

Duke throwing an American in the US open Openweight division 2010

Pickup Video

Here is a short video clip of a pickup i did at a recent compeition. It was a non ijf run tournament (so old judo rules were allowed) but unfortunately this throw wasnt scored.
I think the referee thought it was a groundwork turnover or something

Technique of the Week - O goshi

O goshi is a hip throw and is one of the first 40 throws of the Kodokan. It is also part of the updated 67 throws of the kodokan. O goshi is a great throw to teach beginners because it has all the elements needed in judo, from pivoting, pulling off balance, bending the knees and rotating to throw.
It can be done gi or no gi and is great when your opponent loves overhooks.


No Gi version

Osoto Gari

Osoto Gari or, major outer reaping throw, is usually the first technique taught to beginner judo players, and thus people tend to believe its a 'beginners throw.' Many greats including Kimura, Yamashita, Geesink and Yoshida all had very devastating Osoto garis that won very large international tournaments.

Osoto gari in action
(look out for the first throw which was performed by kimura on Helio Gracie)


My instructional (mind the unkempt gi)


A combination when the osoto gari is blocked by your opponent