Uchi-mata

Download or read book Uchi-mata written by Danny Hicks and published by Fighting Films - Ippon Books. This book was released on 2022-12-19 with total page 38 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this book, Uchi-mata, Japan’s triple World and Olympic Champion Kosei Inoue gives a masterclass in his favourite technique, revealing the different grips, entries and numerous different ways he set up the throw in competition. Inoue is joined by ten other leading experts on Uchi-mata. Learn Dutchman Mark Huizinga’s variation from a defensive position and Japan’s Keiji Suzuki’s technique that works against the very heaviest opponents. Off-the-grip and Spinning Uchi-mata comes from two of France’s greatest judoka – Darcel Yandzi and Ugo Legrand. Craig Fallon and Euan Burton of Great Britain present Uchi-mata-makikomi, whilst Varlam Liparteliani and Avtandili Tchrikishvili reveal the unorthodox variations that have helped make Uchi-mata a favourite in Georgia. Finally, don’t miss the incredible Mongolian approach to Uchi-mata, including the technique that they pioneered – the Front Uchi-mata. Throwing descriptions and tuition are accompanied by incredible photographic sequences, with the key technical moments highlighted. Many of the images are shown for the first time and come from Fighting Films’ vast photograph archive. Fighting Films has been closely working alongside the world’s greatest judoka for over 30 years. Throwing for Ippon is the first project where all of this international technical expertise is compiled in one place. Presented by Superstar Judo, Fighting Films’ online coaching subscription site, the techniques can also be viewed in video format by clicking on a QR code at either the start or end of each book. The author is Fighting Films partner Danny Hicks, who was IJF TV Director from 2009-2017. This guide is an essential for all judoka. Whether you just want to learn the basics of a throw or be inspired by numerous different variations from the world’s best, Throwing for Ippon reveals the techniques that are proven to work at the very highest level.