Hip Throw Judo Techniques

Series Summary

Judo, meaning gentle way, is a form of martial art that was founded in Japan in 1882 by Dr. Jogoro Kano. Kano originally began martial arts training because he was being physically abused by students in his school, because he was very small. Judo is an effective self defense art that uses an opponent's strength and momentum against them, which allows a judoka (or judo practitioner) to defeat a larger and stronger opponent. The art incorporates throws, joint locks, take-downs, leg locks, arm locks, chokes (restricting air to the lungs), strangulations (restricting blood flow to the brain), and a philosophy that seeks to improve the student's moral code, mental abilities, emotional well being, and physical ability.In this free online video series, learn Judo techniques from 12 time U.S. National Masters Champion Sensei John T. Anderson, as he demonstrates moves such as the compression arm lock, forearm lock, Hadaka Jin rear stranglehold, breakfalling, Juji Gatame cross lock, Kate Te Jume stranglehold, Kisa Katame, straight arm lock, Tai Otosha body throw, passing guard, Ko Uchi Gari major inside reap, leg throw, arm entwining, and Uke Otoshi hand drop.

Video Transcript

"We're going to show you Judo today. My name is John Anderson and this is the Baltimore Judo Club. Judo consist of throwing, arm locks and strangles. It's a sport but you can use it as a means of self defense, we'll show you the first technique a Hip Technique. Now we'll show you how you can use this Hip Technique as a means of self defense, use the same off balance and turn in, throw them. He can take these break falls because he knows how to take break falls. Charles, will now demonstrate. You want to make sure that you spread the impact over as much body as possible then on the foot, side of the leg, side of the back and slapping hard and holding the head up. This concludes the first Technique."