Rare Times the Japan Judo Team Lost to Newaza

[@sokarra]

You are one of the few who give meaning to ne-waza

[@AceInose]

Sucha on point video. Newaza foundamentals are heavily emphasized in ALL great dojos here in Japan. Just went to my son's Tokyo prefectural tournament for juniors, and even there, Best ones (asahi dojo based inside of Kodokan) and other superb ones had class above newaza skills. And that trend and solid training continues to the very top of the pyramid.

[@JudoHighlights2015]

Yeah, I see it really ingrained in the athletes at the school level. By the time they reach university they’ve learnt all they need and just maintain

[@reymysterio13__50]

Great video. The female team must be even more insane with how good they are onthe ground. Btw, they annouced the guys that are going to the Asian Games: 60kg Nagayama 66kg Tanaka 73kg Ono 81kg Sasaki 90kg Murao 100kg Wolf +100kg will be decided after the All Japan.

[@madafaka8784]

Saving Abe for another competition?

[@JudoHighlights2015]

I saw that news also. Interesting selection!

[@reymysterio13__50]

@@madafaka8784 Normally who goes to the Worlds doesn't go to the Asian Games.

[@reymysterio13__50]

@@JudoHighlights2015 It's almost the same level as those selected to the World Championships (if not better)

[@JudoHighlights2015]

@@reymysterio13__50 yeah. don’t they usually send the B team? Strangely Ono has appeared at this one a few times

[@bartofilms]

Also, check the '07 World Judo Championship wins of Euan Burton. He dominated several competitors with ne-waza.

[@JudoHighlights2015]

Against Japanese competitors?

[@bartofilms]

My most respected Judo sensei, Paul Okimoto said to us: Newaza is the Foundation of Judo. He was and is 100% Correct. I would argue that even T. Koga, who was known for his tremendous, all-in massive tachi-waza throws, also had a fearsome ne-waza game and choked a couple of his opponents unconscious before they could even tap. TBH I think it less humiliating to loose by a big throw than by getting submitted or pinned for 30 seconds. 🤔.

[@JudoHighlights2015]

Definitely!

[@iugoeswest]

Very cool

[@rafaelsoaresbiondi2849]

Muito bom! Obrigado pelo vídeo

[@moonsdonut5188]

Judo mensen moeten veel meer newaza doen gelukkig doen wij in Suriname dat well

[@jiakai7254]

how bout maruyama

[@dawidmechowski9915]

ono has 2. he lost vs nakaya in all japan

[@JudoHighlights2015]

To newaza?

[@dawidmechowski9915]

@@JudoHighlights2015 yes

[@dawidmechowski9915]

@@JudoHighlights2015 probably it was all japan 2012