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.