Issue 124

January 2015

Jimmy Pedro is one of the world’s top judo coaches. His ex students include UFC star Ronda Rousey. With the help of black belt Riley McIlwain, the USA Olympic team head coach presents the best judo moves for MMA. Here, Jimmy demonstrates O Guruma (large wheel).

1. Both men are in the clinch position. Jimmy (left) has a left-arm underhook, his head on the inside and control of Riley’s left arm with his right. 

2. Jimmy drives forward. When Riley starts starts to push back, Jimmy steps inside with his right leg.

3. Now to throw, Jimmy pulls Riley’s left arm and lifts underneath his right to throw him off-balance.

4. At the same time Jimmy brings his left leg across and reaps straight through Riley’s left leg as he pulls his opponent’s body across his own.

5. Jimmy throws Riley and ends up on top.