Great Judo Ippon Techniques DVD by Dai Asahi

Execute a Beautiful Throw! Secret Techniques to Get a Beautiful Ippon!

In this instructional DVD led by Asato Dai, a master renowned for training Olympic athletes, you will delve into the art of judo throwing techniques designed to achieve efficient and visually impressive ippons. Here’s a breakdown of what you can expect from this comprehensive guide:

Contents:

• Etiquette

  • Expressing gratitude through beautiful movements
  • How to perform a standing bow, sit down, sit up, and stand up

• Basics of Kumite

  • Positions that make it difficult for the opponent to enter but easy for you to execute techniques
  • How to grab the uniform (tsuri-te/hikite)
  • Four types of kumite variations (including grips and controls)

• Footwork

  • Moving without gaps
  • Preparation, sideways movement, forward and backward movement (tsugi-ashi/ami-ashi)
  • Key points to mastering throwing techniques

• Seoi-nage (Shoulder Throw)

  • Variations in turning methods
  • Practice drills: Pull out and throw, flying entry, diving in for the throw

• O-soto-gari (Major Outer Reaping)

  • Shifting the opponent’s center of gravity to one leg
  • Practice drills: Direct throw behind, diagonal throw, throwing on the edge of the grip

• O-uchi-gari (Major Inner Reaping)

  • Impacting forcefully and pressing against the chest
  • Practice drills: Direct throw behind, diagonal throw, turning throw

• Uchi-mata (Inner Thigh Throw)

  • Getting directly under the opponent's center of gravity
  • Practice drills: Pull out and throw, jumping entry, hopping throw

• Linked Techniques

  • Throwing combinations:
    • O-soto-gari into Hishi-tsuri-komi-ashi
    • Seoi-nage into Ko-uchi-gari
    • O-uchi-gari into Seoi-nage
    • O-soto-gari into Uchi-mata, De-ashi-barai

Instruction and Supervision:
Asato Dai, born in 1962, boasts an impressive judo career including winning the 86kg class of the Shoriki Cup in 1983 and the 95kg team championship at the 1985 Universiade. He has been a key figure in the All Japan Judo Federation's training committee and is renowned as the head of the prestigious Asahi Dojo. Asato Dai has coached notable judo athletes like Haga Ryunosuke and Yamamoto An, both achieving significant international successes. His expertise extends to coaching at Keio University Judo Club and his publications include educational materials on judo techniques.

Language: Japanese

Length: 68 min.

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