Judo notes

Some random judo notes from Thursday:

• Newaza – had some success sitting my chest on turtled opponents and running around them to take their back, rolling them over; but I need to be more active when I’ve got someone’s back.  Scissor-sweeps are higher percentage for me when I shoot the guard in fast and throw the sweep, rather than letting someone settle happily into my guard.  Had some success with a side-control pin-to-rollover where I reach over and grab the guy’s pantleg.  Something I need to refine.
• Kata guruma – something that had not been in my repertoire til now.  Needs practice.  Was told it’s good to use when broken down into opponent’s shoulder.  Defend against by sprawling the vulnerable leg backward—lets you move around with your chest on your opponent’s back, take back, etc.
• Foot sweep – this particular brand is well-applied when in opposite stances with opponent so that all four feet are aligned in a V.  The idea is to hook uke’s near foot with your own, twist/budge it to loosen its contact with the mat (like you were putting out a cigarette), extend uke’s foot laterally to bring his weight away from his supporting foot, then follow through with the sweep.  These are nuances I was totally unaware of, and great for if you fight in unorthodox stance.

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