Judo's Most Popular Throw: Drop Seoi

The drop seoi, in the form of ippon-seoi and morote-seoi, are collectively without doubt the most popular judo throws. Here, we show you various forms of morote-seoi.
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[@Metalguitarpete]

I’m 5’9” and most of my training partners are taller than me. I almost always end up using Drop Seoi nage in full randori against taller/ bigger judokas. This video is a work of art. Thank you Shintaro for your generous instruction.

[@zachparade2791]

Beautiful! Thanks for all the details on how to create the right opportunities for the throw to be successful! 🥋

[@mattonthemoon225]

That’s the only one that worked for me against a bigger (and stronger) uke! Love it!

[@jamesjean2652]

Drop seo nagi is my favourite takedown and the most beautiful looks devastating But we rarely practice it because everyone said is too risky having your back taken or exposed.

[@yugiohfanatic1964]

false, if you are gigachad, you go in quick and crunch. At worst you are closed in hedgehog, at best you win

[@jamesjean2652]

@@yugiohfanatic1964 I agree with you there pal but the modern players don't go with that tactics, they are too defensive.

[@sevasentinel4146]

Very informative; thanks for showing us this one; I've been too unsure about attempting it before.

[@yugiohfanatic1964]

it seems simple but actually very advanced technique. If you miss execution , you are basically dead

[@lucterbogt183]

Best throw

[@laars8015]

I was taught to drop in an angle. Not straight under his legs but spin even more towards your left arm. It’s harder to counter

[@KingoftheJiangl]

Great tip gonna try it

[@Quidoute]

that's how I do my "ground" ippon soe nage

[@christophegautier7634]

Never been a fan of dropping on the knees. My sensei always told me it was just a lazy throw and led to nothing if it failed. He always told me stay on your feet with your toes up cause you can get out more easily if you had too.

[@yugiohfanatic1964]

if you find the spot to go in, it's worth. Your sensei is not gigachad

[@christophegautier7634]

@@yugiohfanatic1964 not saying it doesn’t work. Just sharing what my teacher taught me. His Tokui waza was Seoi and I m 51, I started doing Judo when I was 6. You do the math but I guess he was old school from japan

[@joaquinmenendez3899]

@@christophegautier7634 Your sensei is still not gigachad

[@christophegautier7634]

@@joaquinmenendez3899 ?

[@joaquinmenendez3899]

@@christophegautier7634 No drop knee? No gigachad.

[@franco_albi9559]

Nice one ;)

[@djchile1]

🔥💯🥋

[@matthewoneill5354]

👍👍

[@OverdriveRSSZ]

How to not hurt your knees doing it?

[@JoeBrown-xg3ju]

The mat helps a lot

[@poopybutthole1725]

Im hoping i can learn judo at home by watching and not even practicing but just memorizing the moves instead lmao

[@Haychmma]

You can’t lol

[@poopybutthole1725]

@@Haychmma sad truth, I can if only I didn't have social anxiety

[@Haychmma]

@@poopybutthole1725 I tried learning Kūdō at home did not work out I spent months finding the perfect dojo I would recommend you find a dojo you feel comfortable or get a private trainer to build up your confidence

[@poopybutthole1725]

@@Haychmma that sounded advantageous, I've been desiring to learn martial arts since I was young (judo in general) but what's preventing me from that is the lack of confidence I had in myself but I'm thankful that you gave me great advice 🤗

[@jasonwearsnogi5214]

@@poopybutthole1725 Just start man i had really bad social anxiety and i was damn near forced to start bjj and it was great really helped build the confidence i didn’t have before, just find a local gym that you like and start training, you’ll have a second family before you know it

[@Zz7722zZ]

I don't like it but I can't help but use it.

[@Mile_High720]

🥋🥋🥋

[@gianttigerfilms]

Being uke for this one sucked the first time, tuck that chin!

[@izz2781]

Hi

[@laurentattache1273]

Hajime very good

[@mmongiello722]

Origato

[@carlosandres1835]

@@mmongiello722 gusaimasu

[@mmongiello722]

@@carlosandres1835 o tasimasta

[@phredbookley183]

But SHOULD it be the most popular throw? What is the defense-applicable throw?

[@UFCFANSWESTAFRICA]

Koshi Guruma

[@phredbookley183]

@@UFCFANSWESTAFRICA definitely gonna look it up. So why is this throw superior?

[@UFCFANSWESTAFRICA]

@@phredbookley183 1. Doesn’t require a GI. 2. Pretty much works in any scenario. The grip is extremely easy, so getting close is all you need for a throw. 3. If someone tries to punch you with their right hand a simple weave to the left and then moving forward is enough to transition into this throw. If we are talking about any take down though, then probably a double knee take down or ankle pick would work best.

[@UFCFANSWESTAFRICA]

@@phredbookley183 Osoto Gari works like a dream as well. Especially for shorter opponents. You can basically use it with any grip.

[@odanne29]

I belived it was Uchi Mata the most popular..

[@joaquinmenendez3899]

SAME!