Posted this on the Judo forum as well....
A while back someone posted a link here that led to a website selling a new video entitled something like, "Judo Throws for BJJ", which was supposed to teach those Judo throws that would be best blended into one's Gi BJJ game...does anyone know which video I'm talking about? If so, could someone please post the link to it here?
Thanks in advance.
ttt
Brian Jones’ “Judo for BJJ” is a good introduction to throwing for competitors who work with the gi. It runs about 70 minutes long, and the pace is good. There is a good mix of areas of concern, and of the throws presented.
After the introduction, the first section is on breakfalls (18:00). They are presented in progressions so that those unfamiliar with them can work up to the harder falls. (Personally, this is an area I am VERY comfortable with. I didn’t see anything groundbreaking here, but the methods shown were solid fundamentals).
The next section was one of the parts I was really looking forward to: gripping strategies (13:00). Brian discusses stance and how it figures into your takedown strategy. Then he shows a variety of grip break drills when your opponent grips before you do. Each of the breaks leads into an offensive grip, which is something I really appreciated—most of the basic grip breaks I’ve seen bring us back to neutral. He shows a variety of breaks from lapel grips (high, middle, and low), sleeve grips, and the high collar grip. Then he demonstrates a couple of basic ways to drill these, as well as integrating these drills with the material later in the tape.
Next up is the primary topic—Throws & Takedowns (28:00). Brian shows 5 throws, but more importantly, he spends a lot of time showing how to set them up. Each throw is done from multiple grips and set-ups. Brian makes note that there are 3 possibilities that give us a throw: our partner moves into it by chance, we pull our partner into it, or we initiate another move that our partner responds to by moving into our throw. The setups shown include each of these, though the emphasis is clearly on the latter group.
The 5 throws shown are Ko-uchi gari, Ko-soto gari, Osoto Gari, Kibisu Gaeshi, and Uchi Mata (little inner reap, little outer reap, major out reap, ankle pick, and inside thigh sweep). These are 5 very high percentage throws, and Brian links them together through common attacking grip positions (that he showed how to achieve in the Gripping section). The variations shown are very good, and all of them leave you in a good position to follow up on the mat (since we are addressing Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competition, rather than Judo). It’s also worth noting that the grips and throws presented are primarily focused on attacking the stiff-armed, hunched over posture that is commonly seen in BJJ competition.
The next section is Counter-throws (8:00). This brief section shows 2 ways to counter an opponent who tries to attack when you secure the over-the-shoulder grip (one of Brian’s primary attacking positions used so far).
The last 3 minutes of instruction are devoted to strategies and drills to counter opponents who jump to guard. A couple of easy-to-do (but very effective) methods are shown, and then integrated into a drill.
In the conclusion, Brian reminds us to stick to the high percentage attacks, and to remember the takedown’s role in our overall gameplan. Even when attacking for a takedown, we should guard our backs and seek a position of advantage through our throw.
The DVD moves along at a good clip and balances its information well. I liked the attacks shown, and the way they are strung together. I have only 2 minor criticisms: First, that grip breaks are not shown for any of the attacking grips that Brian uses. Second, the throw that Brian lands over and over in the trailer (which is also the intro) is Harai Goshi, so I had my hopes up that it would be shown (it’s my favorite throw). However, it receives only a passing reference as an alternative to one of the attacks. Perhaps we will see it in the next installment.
Overall, this is a solid DVD, especially for the price. The drills that Brian shows to string everything together make it a really solid way of building a delivery system for standing grappling with the gi. I will look forward to future installments.
~Chris
Chris, you just sold a copy for Brian. That sounds just like what I need.
Thanks for the great review. We are already planning the second installment to the video. It will most certainly cover the things that you mentioned.
Aaron Little
You sold another one here. Im currently taking a college Judo class, but the pace is kinda slow...This video looks a liitle more fast paced.
Hey, if my reviews help, I'm glad. I have written a number of them (a couple are posted on my site modernselfdefense.com). I'll post this one too.
I too am a BJJer that was taking a Judo class, but the pace was slow and they were focusing on groundwork most of the time! I'm not one to knock anybody doing more groundwork, but it wasn't very technical, and I could take most of them on the mat, so I was disappointed that they didn't spend more time teaching me to throw :-)
I'm glad for instructionals and teachers who work on showing people what they need to know!
~Chris / TT
Chris,
The things you stated are the very reasons Brian and I decided to start this particular DVD series in the first place.
Aaron Little
Performance Edge Productions
Does the video show info on aiyotsu gripping (ie. righty vs righty or lefty vs lefty) and kenkayotsu (ie. lefty vs righty or righty vs lefty)?
What to do when facing a left handed or right handed opponent?
Its great your interested in judo with your jiujitsu. try www.judoinfo.com to help you out, its a great sight to open your eyes and try some great throws. Only one downfall a lot of bjj guys don't like to stand and love to jump guard. TTT for the guys that will stand for you. I believe in a strong stand up game as well as a strong ground game. If you know how to throw then you get some guys scared of ya, and thats a good feeling.
Thanks for the review, Chris. I'm gonna have to check that one out.
Adam
Would you consider ippon-seinoge a good throw in BJJ comps, especially for shorter fighters?
Also, a couple of friends of mine that have competed in the mundial this year told me they saw a lot of uchimata throws that resulted from countering single-leg takedowns.
Osoto Gari is my favourite because you don't give you back, you land in side control or in worst case scenario in half guard, it's a simple safe throw.
The DVD is awesome. I've always had shitty throws and now I have a few good ones in my arsenal.
Performance Edge Productions puts out some great products.
ttt for a great video! Brian is a great teacher and having worked out with him many times over the past several years.. he has an incredible judo and bjj game.. he is well spoken and easy to follow.
The David Williams series by Island is quite good and inexpensive.
One of the guys doing the moves with him on the set is a BJJ/Judo
black belt.
BRG,
I have been meaning to check out those as well. What attracted me to this DVD was that it was a very inexpensive way to start.
sounds like a DVD that I'll get soon
Thanks for all the positive feedback on the DVD guys.
All the material comes from adapting my Judo to the specific needs of BJJ sparring/competition. The throws and setups have served me well and those I've taught well so I hope everyone finds it useful.
As for the gloss-over of harai goshi, I probably should have put more on the video about that but I plant to put that on the next DVD as well as some defenses and counters to the over the back grip.
As for the question about seoi-nage in BJJ competition it would all depend on how good you are at the throw and how good you are at defending from the turtle. Seoinage tends to be an all or nothing type deal. If you land it your opponent goes sailing but if you get burned you end up face down. Considering that a takedown is usually worth 2 points and back mount is worth 4 this trade-off seems risky. But again it depends on how likely you are to pull the throw off and whether and how well you play the transitional turtle. I personally don't use seoi-nage for BJJ.
Brian Jones
lol @ obvious KKM poor trolling attempt
Thanks Brian,
I will definitely pick up part 2 when you release it.
~Chris / Twinkletoes