Issue 146

October 2016

US Olympic coach and 6th degree black belt Jimmy Pedro Jr shows you, along with Aaron Kunuhiro, judo techniques that work for MMA.

Make your opponent somersault with a seoi nage shoulder throw

1. Jimmy begins his attack by gripping Aaron’s collar and sleeve

2. By lifting Aaron’s arm, Jimmy forces him up and onto his toes.

3. Jimmy turns his hips towards Aaron and drops to one knee.

4. Now on both knees, Jimmy leans forward and pulls Aaron over his shoulder.

5. As soon as Aaron hits the mat, Jimmy puts his weight on him.

6. Jimmy hooks Aaron’s head and drops his hips, to establish a strong side control.

TOP TIPS

White belt: This move must be done quickly, or your opponent will take your back.

Brown belt: You must be directly in front of your opponent when you drop to your knees.

Black belt: You can go for this technique without the gi in the clinch with an overhook.