Judo

Tonight at judo we covered some things related to juji-gatame:

• A technique to roll a crouching uke into juji-gatame. You stand over uke, facing the same direction he does. Then, you link the crook of your left arm into the crook of his right arm, and rest your left hand on your right knee. Next, you’ve got your left knee planted to the right of his neck, and you’re lying next to him on your left shoulder (facing his feet). His arm is trapped and you’re at liberty to use your whole body to submit him or roll him into juji-gatame. This one needs practice.
• A couple ways to pass a juji-gatame defense:
  • A jujutsu bicep slicer, or compression lock. Its legality in judo competition is still up for debate, but some sources say it’s alright.
  • Secure uke’s elbow with the foot arm, pinch the wrist in the crook of the head arm, and reach around to grasp your own gi with the head arm. Roll towards uke’s head (now uke is fighting your entire body with just his shoulder) and move easily into juji-gatame.

I also learned not to push someone up when I have them in full guard, and not to attempt shimiwaza while mounted — unless I want to be put in an armbar. I learned that crossgrip during tachiwaza is illegal if prolonged, but I also used my speed and conditioning more confidently than I have in the past. During newaza, I almost succeeded with a relatively simple choke from butterfly guard I’d been meaning to try, but didn’t quite have it.

Tags: exercise, judo