Kosaka's Super Ground Techniques Vol 2: Top Position DVD

Tsuyoshi Kosaka's Comprehensive Ground Technique Encyclopedia: Top Position Part 2

In this second volume of his comprehensive guide on ground techniques, Tsuyoshi Kosaka, a top contender in the UFC heavyweight division and one of Japan's most accomplished MMA fighters, presents an exhaustive collection of techniques focused on attacking and defending from the top position. This installment covers strategies against a turtled opponent, various leg locks, their defenses, and foundational training exercises.

Contents

1. Offense and Defense from the Turtle Position

• Techniques to break down a turtled opponent
• Defensive strategies while in the turtle position
• Applying a rear naked choke (sleeper hold) from the turtle position
• Executing an armbar from the turtle position
• Defending against the rear naked choke and armbar
• Applying a triangle choke, abdominal stretch, and leg lock from the turtle position
• Defending against the triangle choke and abdominal stretch

2. Leg Locks

• Standard Achilles lock
• Reverse Achilles lock
• Heel hook (Variation A)
• Heel hook (Variation B)
• Achilles lock on the opposite leg
• Heel hook (Variation A) on the opposite leg
• Heel hook (Variation B) on the opposite leg
• Knee bar from half guard
• Knee bar from reverse Kesa-Gatame
• Ankle lock from half guard
• Ankle lock from guard position

3. Defending Against Leg Locks

• Defending against the Achilles lock
• Defending against Heel hook (Variation A)
• Defending against Heel hook (Variation B)
• Defending against the Achilles lock on the opposite leg
• Defending against Heel hook (Variation A) on the opposite leg
• Defending against Heel hook (Variation B) on the opposite leg
• Defending against the knee bar
• Defending against the ankle lock

4. Foundational Training

• Push-ups
• Towel pulls
• Shrimping and reverse shrimping
• Hip twisting

Featured Fighter: Tsuyoshi Kosaka (KOSAKA TSUYOSHI)

Born on March 6, 1970, in Kusatsu, Shiga Prefecture, Tsuyoshi Kosaka began practicing Judo during his junior high school years. He followed an elite Judo path through Seikyo High School (now Nara University-affiliated High School), Senshu University, and the Toray Judo Club. In September 1993, he joined the professional wrestling organization RINGS and quickly rose to prominence by defeating numerous international competitors. In March 1998, he gained international recognition by defeating the formidable Kimo at the 16th UFC event. Kosaka became a top contender in the UFC, securing many memorable victories and solidifying his reputation as "TK" worldwide.

After returning to Japan in October 2001, he competed primarily in PRIDE, claiming the inaugural Pancrase Super Heavyweight Championship in October 2004 by defeating Ron Waterman. Kosaka retired from active competition after facing Mark Hunt in the first round of the PRIDE Openweight Grand Prix in May 2006. Post-retirement, he focused on coaching at his gym, ALLIANCE-SQUARE, and engaged in various activities such as TV commentary and publishing instructional materials. In 2015, Kosaka garnered attention for coaching the Japanese national rugby team in tackling techniques, contributing to their remarkable World Cup performance. He returned to active competition on New Year's Eve the same year in the RIZIN ring, achieving victory and earning acclaim as a middle-aged star.

Language: Japanese

Length: 160 min.

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