Issue 141
May 2016
Utilize a judoka’s defense to counter a double-leg wrestling attack – the chin whip, or harai goshi
Jimmy Pedro Jr
The US Olympic coach and 6th degree black belt shows you, along with Aaron Kunuhiro, judo techniques that work for MMA
1 - Aaron shoots for a double-leg takedown on Jimmy.
2 - As Aaron pops up to his feet to turn the corner, Jimmy grabs his triceps.
3 - Jimmy begins to turn his hips away from Aaron to set up his throw.
4 - Jimmy brings his left leg to the outside to reap Aaron’s left knee.
5 - As he kicks back with his left leg, Jimmy pulls hard on Aaron’s arm to take him off his feet.
6 - Jimmy keeps a hold on Aaron’s arm as he hits the mat to stop him getting to his feet.
7 - He then drops to his knees and grabs a Kimura on Aaron’s left arm to submit him.
TOP TIPS
WHITE BELT
Turning the corner when you shoot for a double-leg takedown makes it harder for an opponent to sprawl.
BROWN BELT
You must reap the knee as your opponent starts to plant their feet and drive with the double-leg.
BLACK BELT
Use the principles from in this technique to counter single-leg attacks too.
IN ACTION
Ronda Rousey stayed true to her judo roots and used this technique perfectly against Miesha Tate in their second
fight at UFC 168.
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