Win by Ippon Judo DVD 1 with Toshihiko Koga
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Transform Your Judo with Mastery! Latest Techniques to Secure Ippon, Taught by Toshihiko Koga
Toshihiko Koga, who once dominated the Japanese judo scene, is synonymous with achieving ippon in judo. This video series serves as a definitive textbook on judo, spanning three DVDs where Koga thoroughly demonstrates and explains practical combat techniques essential for achieving ippon. It covers everything from effective gripping methods in practical sparring to intricate details of various techniques and specialized training to master them. From beginners to instructors, this resource proves invaluable, showcasing the proven effectiveness of training at Koga Dojo. Practice these techniques to significantly enhance your path towards achieving ippon!
Content Overview:
Sparring Techniques
- Gripping methods for pulling and drawing hands
- Back collar gripping in Ai Yotsu (same stance)
- Back collar gripping in Kenka Yotsu (opposite stance)
- Cutting techniques for drawing hands and pulling hands
- Changing grips in Kenka Yotsu
Ai Yotsu Techniques
- Entry techniques from extreme Ai Yotsu (same stance)
- Uchi Mata
- Harai Goshi
- Kouchi Gari
Koga Dojo Special Training
- 80% intensity training
- 8-second throwing
- Advanced 8-second throwing
- Moving into throwing
Koga Dojo Judo Class
- Kendama training
- Warm-up exercises
Featuring:
Toshihiko Koga
- Born on November 21, 1967, in Saga Prefecture
- Started judo in the first grade of elementary school, quickly displaying exceptional talent
- Moved to Tokyo from junior high school and joined Kodokan, progressing through Gendai Junior High School, Setagaya Gakuin High School, and Nihon University, winning numerous titles
- Made his debut at the Seoul Olympics in 1988
- Achieved a remarkable feat by finishing runner-up in the All-Japan Judo Championships in the open-weight category in 1990, defeating many heavyweight contenders before losing to Naoya Ogawa
- Won a gold medal at the Barcelona Olympics in 1992 in the 71kg category despite a last-minute injury
- Won a silver medal at the Atlanta Olympics in 1996 in the 78kg category
- Became a three-time world champion, winning bronze in Essen in 1987, gold in Belgrade in 1989, and gold in Barcelona in 1991 (all in the 71kg category), and gold in Chiba in 1995 (78kg)
- Retired in 2000 and became a strength coach for the All-Japan Women's Judo Team, contributing to the gold medal win by Ayumi Tanimoto at the Athens Olympics in 2004
- Established Koga Juku in 2003, a town dojo aimed at fostering young boys and girls
- Earned a doctorate in medicine in 2012 with the aim of providing better support tailored to the individualities of athletes, continuing to contribute significantly to the development of judo
Language: Japanese
Run time: 91 min.
SPD-3551
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