35 uchi mata variations in 4 minutes

[@ianyoung8392]

Roy Inman in his books would often talk about how throws or throw variations would be limited to certain body shapes/weightclasses. For me this video should be a wake up call to coaches out there as uchi mata is considered one of the hardest throws to master. Tai otoshi is another example where you could go to 10 clubs and be coached 10 completely different ways on the throw. Everything from how balance should be broken through to actual execution, footwork and body placement. I would love from a research standpoint see which of these variations are applicable in what scenarios. e.g. if you are much taller but your opponent is shorter and has a huge gut. Or perhaps they're taller than you....... But this video has confirmed some of my personal thoughts about uchi mata 1. The shortest and most direct path is most efficient (don't load them onto your back like with a tsurikomi goshi unless you are infinitely heavier/stronger) 2. Hip versions of uchi mata seem the most powerful, the deeper the better (basic fulcrum principles) 3. If tai otoshi is a hand technique with the leg added later as an "insurance policy" then the most effective uchi mata seems to be a uki goshi with the leg as an insurance policy/upgrade 4. If Kano could throw a sumo cleanly with uki goshi and Inoue struggled with his standard hane goshi style uchi mata with the heavy weights then minimising contact is essential for true weight class versatility. Suzuki does this by making uchi mata somewhere between a koshi-waza and te-waza forcing the head down as soon as possible. Shame the FF examples have him demonstrating on someone 3+ weight classes lower than him XD But essentially uke should spiral over your hip with your leg acting as a counter weight/trap to help force uke's head down lower than their own hips to create torque. 5. Everyone should have seen judo lab's "elbow up" video on the lapel hand. Pivotal in minimising the issues between body shapes clashing both in kazushi and execution. 6. The natural flow of uchi mata is to spin, even if just a little bit on that support leg not the linear throw people like Neil Adams coach and having your support leg in the middle, on the line, facing forward. Your support leg's toes (left leg) seem to end up facing the same direction as the toes of uke's left leg. 7. Your head should not twist away but twist to look directly where uke should land at your feet which creates a stretch reflex in your core. 8. The sleeve hand ends up at the waist by the end of the throw, pulling directly there means you are creating kuzushi with your hips as you turn not pulling with your arms in an isolated fashion which is weaker especially against strong stiff armed opponents.

[@rochesterjudo4330]

All very good points! and inspiration for future videos

[@arturobustamante9828]

Awesome technique, thank you for sharing.

[@ISLAM-nl5mk]

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[@Alibastard807]

If anybody knows, can you explain the difference between the outside step and the can-can uchimatas. I'm trying to do the former but always ending up the can-can. It would be really appreciated

[@kkwercs]

where is sound ?? I can't hear any sound. is it error?

[@rochesterjudo4330]

Not sure, I seem to remember there should be audio, but there is no talking just throws.

[@kkwercs]

@@rochesterjudo4330 I appreciate it your Reply!! I remember that I heard sound in this video few years ago :)

[@gregorde]

Ken-ken not can can can. It means hopping.