How to do the most powerful legal judo throw - Travis Stevens Basic Judo Techniques

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[@jos5936]

I just watched this guys Olympic match against ole. Travis, you’re a freakin warrior dude

[@TravisStevensgrappling]

Thanks Jos! And thanks for your support of the channel

[@captainpotato6856]

I need to watch it today! Lol

[@blitzthekraken9832]

My kido was pretty jazzed to get a response, Thanks! Going to show him this after Judo practice tonight. He learned about you from the Grapplers Guide and then watched your Olympic matches. He was around 6 or 7 at the time. 10 now, not great, but has a ton of fun at doing grappling. Still today, he uses that arm post in Ketsa Gatame to hold down bigger opponents when they try to bridge out. He quagmired a lot of BJJ players with that one simple post the hand pull the arm when they go to the bridge. His BJJ coach restricted him from Ketsa Gateme hold because kids were struggling with that arm post and they couldn't bridge out. He kept arm baring them with his legs. Now, though, he just focuses on Judo.

[@TravisStevensgrappling]

That's great to hear! Thanks. I hope he finds all these helpful for his development!

[@jaehwan123]

Travis, This was my first judo throw back in the mid-90's. I had no idea that the angle was supposed to be one or two o'clock. It looks really great. Thanks for the awesome information.

[@TravisStevensgrappling]

The angle is used by most international players. The 1-2 O' Clock angle with help you throw people at full resistance.

[@jaehwan123]

@@TravisStevensgrappling Awesome! Thanks so much! I don't do judo anymore (no clubs near me), but I'll give it a shot during BJJ standing practice.

[@tomwalker389]

Travis Stevens Is the footwork the same for Koshi Guruma and Tsurikomi Goshi?

[@lordwiedergeboren]

This is my favorite throw in Judo and I love using this throw when rolling with my buddies in either Judo or Catch wrestling school. Simple? Yes. Effective? Yes. Devastating? OH YES.

[@camskea]

Great video mate, thanks. I like how you demonstrate the techniques bit by bit and go back and forward with the process. Very helpful.

[@krishanchauhan1391]

I love how my man explains step for step this was insanely helpful. Thank u man

[@amramjose]

Very clear and didactic. Thanks for posting.

[@coldwar1977]

Awesome, you explained it very well! My youngest son is a BJJ student, but in a few weeks he'll be taking a summer course in Judo. He's really excited to learn some new throws and different techniques to broaden his horizon.

[@redbeardandfriends]

Very good, well done instructional video, thank you for your service!

[@AamirTime]

Travis Stevens = MVP of Judo

[@TravisStevensgrappling]

Thanks!

[@naztrecks]

Nice simple explanation and demonstration

[@judeb3673]

Thank you very much. Great video.

[@dreamtobeapolyglot8444]

You are my inspiration to get back into Judo. I was injured quite badly many years ago in Judo however I'm wanting to start again and trying to stay positive.

[@mariusa.1205]

I got injured a few weeks after starting judo, aged 40. Shoulder separation grade 3. I took Physiotherapy seriously and trained my legs and core daily for 3 months until I was able to return to the dojo. Year and a half later everything is going pretty well so I encourage you to go back to training. My only advice is take it easy and focus a lot on breakfalls the 1st couple of weeks.

[@ramonpayan9654]

I love it!

[@RobertoDiaz-zo8lx]

Tanks travis for you help

[@TravisStevensgrappling]

You'er welcome Roberto. I'm glad you found it helpful!

[@omarmirza9957]

Good teaching.

[@sendtextmessageto]

thanks travis

[@trickjudo2800]

Great videos for beginners. Very good explanation of the technique from a World Champion. Many greetings from Romania.

[@TravisStevensgrappling]

I wish I was a World Champion, only an Olympic Medalist thought. Thanks for checking out the video!

[@loommoon2301]

Travis Stevens is awesome.

[@matjusz8985]

That's how I got 1st place at my state championships back in 2012. Wish I could go back to training.

[@supportyourtroopsathletes6460]

Nice Ogoshi! It's been awhile since I communicated with you but I hope all is well and I wanted to wish you and the family a happy new year.

[@TravisStevensgrappling]

Thanks.

[@supportyourtroopsathletes6460]

@@TravisStevensgrappling .... You are welcome and wishing you the very best and happy new year. I was thinking you were strickly focusing on BJJ but are you going to any Nationals this year? Presidential Cup or anywhere? I just have not seen your name on the rousters or are you focusing just on coaching now? If you don't mind me asking.

[@wawseva518]

big step, big pull thanks for big advice Stevens.

[@TravisStevensgrappling]

Your welcome Wacovid! And thanks for being a member of the community!

[@eugeneli3341]

Great video and really helped break down some details I've been having trouble with. Which video series on Judofanatics is closest to this sorta stuff? There's a lot to sort through so it'd be great if you could point me in the right direction

[@TravisStevensgrappling]

Are you looking for a video explaining how to throw bigger guys or a video on the basics?

[@eugeneli3341]

@@TravisStevensgrappling Honestly both seem pretty appealing but if I had to choose one I think the basics would be good. I'm trying to clean up my throws and tips like these are great for that

[@supbocadelrio]

Perhaps you could watch also this one: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hX2caWusasR_hpo It also successfully explains front-step ogoshi. In our dojo we are using these technique as the 101 for kids but what we realized is the need to learn from zero the way you do your "taisabaki", otherwise is quite difficult to learn and apply in randori.

[@BlaneBellerud]

really nice tsuri goshi

[@steveesquivel4723]

Great variation on the classic throw. Can't wait to try this out. Would you modify this in any way if you were a tall big guy vs a shorter big guy? Thank you for your time and willingness to share your experience.

[@TravisStevensgrappling]

Yes. I wouldn't go under the arm I would go over and grab the belt!

[@steveesquivel4723]

@@TravisStevensgrappling The great and powerful, Travis Stevens. Thank you very much.

[@twinsunpredator7998]

can we have a video in No gi please trying to transition it , but i struggle with the set up nice explanation peace

[@fitepitsnbonfires]

Intetesting Stuff.

[@PeterJames143]

Hi Travis, which throws do you do in both directions and which ones do you only do on your main side? Thanks

[@drutgat2]

Thanks for this, Travis. I really like this. Why not, though, stand square on, as in traditional teaching, step in with the right foot (in right stance), and pivot on that right foot? Is what you are showing better as a practice exercise? I have a real problem keeping Uke's sleeve arm pulled out ahead of me, parallel to the ground - for some reason, I cannot stop myself eventually pulling it down to my body - what do you think I might be doing wrong, and how should I correct this?

[@TravisStevensgrappling]

I practice from the angle because it makes it a little more realistic. As for your arm dropping take a small ball and put it inside your gi so you can bring your arm close to your body. It might feel awkward at first but after about 15 mins you'll find your throw has more power.

[@shygalaxyyt2400]

Is there any kind of throw you can hit from having feet far apart it really hard for me to land a throw because of that and if I try a throw most the times it is unsuccessful

[@gingercore69]

Nice video, very informative For some reason, the throw i do that has the most "punch" to it when i do it is the ipon seoi nage... but im just starting to learn, might be because its the one i do best If you had to pick one throw for female self defense... Wich one would you pick?

[@TravisStevensgrappling]

I agree! For me the throw I get the most force with is Ippon Seionage! But that is because I have built out my muscles over the years for that particular movement. But at the end of the day if you can get the back of someone you can throw them. Especially the belt. Never underestimate that grip!

[@gingercore69]

Im a fan of sumo, belt grips should NEVER be underestimated

[@jsl8461]

@@TravisStevensgrappling I was about to respond to the original poster -- anyone who has followed Stevens' career knows that his standing Ippon Seoi Nage (set up with meticulous and diligent grip fighting) is lethal...His opponents should thank him for the frequent flyer miles! And once they finally touch down, they get to enjoy first-class groundwork too.

[@gingercore69]

@ZACK well, im a total white belt... I just have better luck with it because the motion feels more natural for me...

[@makaylaz2712]

The slams were personal

[@davidfrondarina7217]

Coach one question I’ve always had and I want to hear your professional opinion is how do you feel about shooting the hip/butt all the way through for the ogoshi? I know not to do it for the seoinage however different coaches say it’s ok for the ogoshi and some say not to shoot the hip all the way through. What’s your perspective?

[@TravisStevensgrappling]

Everyone is different and it really depends on how mobile the person is. If you don't have a lot of flexibility in the T-Spine then getting your hip across will be difficult. You should go as far as needed without losing posture or form.

[@bobwelsh666]

What’s the most powerful illegal throw?Now I’m intrigued

[@pavluxaemelyanov1517]

Cool, high 5(:

[@ymir7447]

I just realized how funny it would be if travis channeled a little bit of his inner master ken on these videos XD

[@TravisStevensgrappling]

We have discussed LOL.

[@nezircaglar2381]

physics of throwing

[@TravisStevensgrappling]

So true

[@dougjones4987]

I love" squaring up with my opponent" too but that darn A hole in the dark alley that jumped me just didn't understand that..

[@user-de1dj9hd7e]

why would someone give that a thumbs down?? too difficult?

[@TravisStevensgrappling]

Some people are just negative. You can't make everyone happy!

[@jerryjerry4369]

CAN USE THIS IN NO GI?

[@callumthejudo696]

Would love to see some nogi cage grappling/wall grappling mainly focusing on judo throws ask any judoka who does mma it's a whole different game

[@TravisStevensgrappling]

It really is. I’ll try to demo some stuff using my wall pads

[@callumthejudo696]

@@TravisStevensgrappling thanks I'm glad you can understand where I'm coming from i can't wait to see what you have in mind

[@jessewallace12able]

Curious how such weak muscle groups like rotators and how posterior delts can shrug that hard on a bigger opponent

[@karenbrogan8975]

I do it with a seoi nage grip

[@user-nu4ii6gw5z]

2:13

[@tarasbulba77]

Doesn't gripping the jacket make it Tsuri goshi?

[@TravisStevensgrappling]

Tsuri Komi Goshi by tradition is done from the collar and O Goshi done from the back. From either the belt or jack over or under the arm. But in todays judo most people just use O Goshi for most hip throws.

[@tarasbulba77]

@@TravisStevensgrappling thank you, I always have debates with a friend about this 👍🙂

[@Selecta84]

Nah, gripping the belt makes it Tsuri Goshi. And you lift a lot more with the arm. O Goshi is all about lifting with hip and legs. See here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aJ7IfKKsgs2NmJo

[@tarasbulba77]

@@Selecta84 thanks 👍

[@BlaneBellerud]

@@tarasbulba77 That's because it is tsuri goshi

[@mirzad19882]

I still use Taiotoshi for big guys

[@TravisStevensgrappling]

That’s a good option to because use don’t have to carry their weight.

[@schoolday-nj2pt]

🙏🌹

[@KageTSG]

Time to test it on the school bully

[@josc]

Wow I didn’t know H3H3 did judo

[@fernandotardioli9263]

Oss 🥋

[@carsonhines2358]

Praise the lord.

[@RobertoDiaz-zo8lx]

Thas the door for many trows especialty uchi mata

[@TravisStevensgrappling]

yes it can be!

[@jackbrowning3138]

I study Karate Im 6 foot 3 I spar with someone thats about my height but a lot heavier. I do not bother throwing him - it'll be impossible to throw him

[@munkhtulgabattogtokh1602]

I'm 90kg and have thrown guys up to 120kg with suplex(ura nage), head lasso(kubinage), and lateral drop. When heavy guys lose balance, they are much easier to fall because they don't have same agility as smaller guys to recover. Of course, breaking the balance is more difficult but still simple. Guys any bigger I just haven't found.

[@TravisStevensgrappling]

That’s interesting. I’m not 100% sure on the rules. But I would like to know why.

[@jackbrowning3138]

@@munkhtulgabattogtokh1602 When I spar with heavy set people, I dont think about throwing - I just wait for when they throw a kick, I'll sweep them before they set their kick down from the kick

[@BlaneBellerud]

This is tsuri goshi, not ogoshi

[@supbocadelrio]

perhaps tsurigoshi requieres to grab the belt, in this case T.S. is going for upper back

[@vittocrazi]

@@supbocadelrio by the book, in tsuri goshi you lift by the belt and throw in a twisting motion, more akin to koshi guruma. (just checked it on my copy of "kodokan judo")

[@bulletsix]

not the ideal version for beginners, especially "youngsters", but interesting variant :)

[@Hi-th3si]

hi

[@_kirito2569]

that's an o goshi

[@tn_n.248]

Ooo

[@craigmeyers9137]

Number one and most importantly, make sure your opponent is wearing a GI or none of this works, and only very few judo techniques work without a GI on...

[@idiver5421]

This one actually does tho

[@craigmeyers9137]

@@idiver5421 I think not. Maybe maybe on an unsuspecting individual with no experience.

[@TravisStevensgrappling]

I'm not really sure where your comment is coming from. It's judo why would you not have a gi on?

[@craigmeyers9137]

@@TravisStevensgrappling just making a point on real world applications. That's all. I have a good friend that coaches high school wrestling that has been taking judo for about ten years. I think it's definitely nice to know, but we've done the wrestling against judo with and without his GU. With his GI he's very dominant, without, he gets smashed just using Judo..

[@michaelg613]

​@@craigmeyers9137 you are comparing your "friend that takes judo" with Olympic/Pro level athletes.. go watch last year's ADCC (no gi submission wrestling Olympic equiv), plenty of Judo on display (big throws).. MMA as well..

[@fmann7545]

Good stuff, but to much talking and not enough demonstrating. Need more demonstration in videos