Komlock World Wide DVD with Koji Komuro

Judo's Premier Master of Pinning Techniques

Renowned as a leading figure in the world of judo's pinning techniques, Koji Komuro has made significant contributions to modern judo with his trademark Komlock and the revival of the forgotten technique, Sleeve Wheel Strangle. His expertise has earned him the title of judo's ultimate ground specialist. Komuro generously shares the utilization of these techniques in his widely acclaimed DVD, "The Komlock." This latest release includes updated contest footage, personal commentary, and the 2nd World Kata Judo Championships final where he claimed the title of world champion.

Contents:

Sleeve Wheel Strangle (袖車絞 - SODE-GURUMA-JIME)

• Technique Points: Differentiating between two strangle methods / Key strangle points / Grip on the sleeve / Inserting the lead hand / Keeping the armpit open / Utilizing the wrist
• Variations: Frontal / Lateral / From shoulder hold / Using opponent's defense hands
• Practical Techniques: From the front / Dealing with tangled legs / Sleeve wheel strangle from behind ① ② ③
• Combat Applications

Komlock (コムロック)

• Setup: Basics / From hikikomi position / Using a tackle as a decoy / Using triangle strangle as a decoy / When legs are tangled (using sleeve wheel as decoy)
• Joint Locks from Komlock: Straightening the arm / Locking when the arm is withdrawn / When opponent's arm returns / Arm lock and cross lock from Komlock
• Strangle Techniques from Komlock: Reverse cross strangle / Tsukkomi strangle
• Pinning Techniques from Komlock: Return in the embraced direction / Return on the opposite side
• Composite Techniques: Tsukkomi strangle while straightening the arm / Cross strangle while straightening the arm
• Follow-up Techniques: Triangle strangle and arm lock from Komlock
• Combat Applications

Attacking Techniques from Hikikomi Position

• Attacking techniques when drawn in
• Strategies for opponents on all fours
• Attacking techniques from hikikomi position: Basics / Dealing with tangled legs / Linking to Komlock / Front arm lock / Rear arm cross lock ① ②
• Combat Applications

Key Points for Joint Locks (Kansetsu-Waza)

• Combinations of Throwing Techniques, Strangles, and Joint Locks (Nage-Waza, Shime-Waza, and Kansetsu-Waza):
  • Standing joint locks: Arm lock / Arm pit lock / Shoulder carry while gripping the wrist / Arm cross lock from Tomoe-Nage ① ②
  • Joint locks: Arm lock from Okuri-Eri-Jime
  • Throwing techniques: Modified Tomoe-Nage (side drop)
• Combat Applications

Video Bonus: Special Program

• Latest Combat Applications: Compilation of latest contests
• World Kata Judo Championships, Katame no Kata Final:
  • Koji Komuro (tori) vs. Kenji Takano (uke)
  • (May 26, 2010, Budapest, Hungary)

Cast:

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.