Judo Katame Waza: Grappling Training Methods DVD 3 with Koji Komuro

Master of Ground Techniques, Koji Komuro, Thoroughly Introduces Judo Ne-Waza Mastery

In judo, techniques are divided into throwing (tachi-waza) and ground (ne-waza) techniques. These two are essential components, like the wheels of a car, and mastering ground techniques is crucial for advancing in judo.

This work meticulously introduces every element necessary for mastering ground techniques. Understanding how each movement is applied in actual matches and mastering the correct execution are essential even for basic exercises.

In the third volume, strangles (shime-waza) and joint locks (kansetsu-waza) are introduced. This includes techniques like Okuri-Eri-Jime (sliding lapel strangle), Jigoku-Jime (hell strangle), various forms of Juji-Gatame (cross arm lock), Sankaku-Jime (triangle choke), and others that Komuro himself has proven effective in real combat. The volume provides clear and detailed explanations from setup to finishing moves.

Contents:

Strangle Techniques (Shime-Waza)

• Key Points of Strangle Techniques
• Okuri-Eri-Jime against Kame (turtle position)
• Jigoku-Jime (Hell Strangle)
• Defenses against Okuri-Eri-Jime
• Rolling Okuri-Eri-Jime
• Shime-Waza & Kansetsu-Waza using a fake roll as a setup
• Kata-Juji-Jime (single cross strangle)
• Osaekomi using Gyaku-Juji-Jime (reverse cross strangle)
• Kata-Ha-Jime (single wing strangle) from the Hikikomi position
• Katate-Jime (one-handed strangle) from the Hikikomi position
• Sankaku-Jime from the Hikikomi position
• Yoko-Sankaku-Jime (side triangle choke)
• Ushiro-Sankaku-Jime (rear triangle choke)

Joint Lock Techniques (Kansetsu-Waza)

• Ude-Gatame (arm lock) from a standing position
• Ude-Gatame from the Hikikomi position
• Ashi-Gatame (leg lock)
• Counter against Hara-Zutsumi with Waki-Gatame (armpit lock)
• Tomoe-Juji in Kenka-Yotsu (cross arm lock in opposite stance)
• Tomoe-Juji in Ai-Yotsu (cross arm lock in same stance)
• Yaskevich Juji-Gatame
• Juji-Gatame from the Hikikomi position

Compilation of Matches

About the Instructor:

Koji Komuro (Born July 29, 1977, in Kita-ku, Tokyo) During his time at Adachi Gakuen, he studied judo under Tei Hirata, achieving excellent results in various domestic and international competitions. He had a breakthrough in ground techniques during his tenure at the University of Tsukuba, winning championships in events such as the All Japan Student Championships and the Pacific Championships, ultimately becoming an A-class designated player in the -66kg category by the All Japan Judo Federation. Continuing his pursuit of ground technique mastery, he also made a mark in other martial arts like Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. His expertise in his signature techniques, the Komlock and Sleeve Wheel Strangle, is renowned for their high level of completion, capable of catching opponents off-guard even when they anticipate them. As an instructor, after teaching at Adachi Gakuen, he joined the Kodokan Dojo Instruction Department in April 2006, achieving success in coaching youth and abroad. Since April 2009, he has been a teacher at Tokyo Metropolitan University affiliated junior high and high school, where he continues to instruct the next generation as a specialist in ground techniques while maintaining his participation in various competitions.