Issue 121
November 2014
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 judo head coach shows the best judo moves for MMA. Here, the yoko tomoe nage (side circle throw).
1. Jimmy (blue gi) starts off by gripping Riley’s right gi lapel with his left hand and left sleeve with his right.
2. He baits Riley into bending over by stepping across with his left foot. As he does that he opens his arms.
3. Jimmy pivots on his front foot and brings his right foot onto Riley’s hip.
4. He drops and sits as close to Riley’s left ankle as possible.
5. Working his hands like a wheel, Jimmy elevates Riley with his leg and throws him off to his right.
6. Jimmy completes the throw and finishes on top in side control.
