CROSS GRIP UKI WAZA

[@AdamVassGal]

I really like the cross-sleeve throws for BJJ. It feels like the margin for error is bigger because I have back exposure no matter the outcome. Thank you for the video.

[@welcomematstevescott]

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[@captencollin8753]

So originally I tried the wide step version at Judo and had some success with it. But had EVEN more success with it at BJJ. I tried using it with a high collar grip while they’re bent over and controlling outside sleeve. I think Uki-waza might be underrated as an extremely applicable BJJ takedown

[@welcomematstevescott]

Glad this is helpful to you. Uki Waza is under-rated by a lot of people. Derrick used it to win a match at the Pan American Sambo Championships one year.

[@MistahMolosser]

Excellently demonstrated

[@welcomematstevescott]

Thank you.

[@CharlesMartellus]

Steve, thanks for this video. I now use the wide step variation as one of my go-to throws. I just purchased your book, The Judo Advantage on Amazon. It looks like good read!

[@welcomematstevescott]

Thank you. I hope you enjoy the book! Contact me for clinics by emailing me at [e-mail]. I would love to come to Wisconsin and do a clinic for you.

[@judoloro]

Such an awesome group of people.

[@welcomematstevescott]

Thank you!

[@jamesmcdonagh2331]

Great technique , i also try to use this technique in Randori and Competition , i had a last attemped of it in Competition Locally and messed it up , I was up against a National Champion and other strong Judoka from 1 Dan to I kyu who know how to do judo ..I am Just a Club and Local Judoka ..I tryed to do the second version of uki waza you show on your video . I saw how useful this is even in high level oppentants ..i failed my attempt , but yes its a good one .

[@welcomematstevescott]

Uki Waza is one of those techniques that can spectacularly work or spectacularly fail. I've experienced both myself. Thank you for your comment james!

[@grandmasterfash7396]

I've heard it's dangerous to do this with an overhook because if your training partner posts it could break his arm. Is that true?

[@welcomematstevescott]

I've never heard of anyone getting injured from this throw. It's really up to your training partner to be skilled in ukemi before learning or practicing throws. Any technique is dangerous if it's done with malice, incorrectly or if uke (the person taking the fall) id unskilled in ukemi.

[@LKalyuzhny]

Thanks for details. What is the main difference between Uki Waza and Yoko Guruma?

[@welcomematstevescott]

Good question. Basically, in Yoko Guruma, the attacker rolls in under the defender and throws him. Actually, it's a bit of a subtle difference in movement, but does indeed separate the two throws. We have some videos on Yoko Guruma on our channel. Check out our playlist called Sutemi Waza Sacrifice Techniques.