How to Begin Judo? | 6 Fundamentals of Judo Every Beginner Should Know

In this video, I show you on common beginning mistakes in Judo for beginners with little or no experience.
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[@diyartalbayev5937]

"Do not be afraid to get thrown." Best advice for beginner judo athletes.

[@shintaronakano2842]

Thanks for your comment!

[@JudoHubKenya]

Was told this last night….I was afraid to be thrown down and did hurt my back. Missed class tonight. 😀💪🏾 we try again tomorrow

[@gshepherd6141]

so what do we love to get throw and enjoy the pain?

[@GoDaveGo]

@@gshepherd6141 We resist and avoid being thrown. But we beginners, once we are being thrown, should not resist it by trying to twist out like Olympic athletes. We have to use our breakfalls, rolling smoothly across our backs. It gives our training partner a clean Ippon, and it is when we learn how not to be hurt when thrown.

[@gshepherd6141]

@@GoDaveGo Respectfully understood, but sometimes the environment around you changes where it's not always safe to be thrown. Not to complicated things though, I do agree with techniques of reduction the friction of the throw to reduce the damage you take.

[@mirkoninhopsalot]

Just started judo. I am 57 years old. Thank you for this video. You give me confidence to continue!

[@qavle]

dont give up brother, that's what martial arts is about. im proud of you

[@optimusmaximus9646]

Great decision, my friend, you will not regret it. Judo is something you can do at almost any age and you will benefit physically and mentally (and maybe even spiritually) from regular training. Good luck on your new journey 🙂

[@luquibo418]

Keep Going!

[@shintaronakano2842]

Thanks for your comment, and good luck on your Judo Journey🙏

[@keepitsimplestupid3012]

Good for you! I'll be 57 in a couple of months as well.

[@garyhoang9923]

I have a boxing background and I'm interested in Judo. Hearing that your right foot should be forward even if you're right-handed is so new to me.

[@blue0eyes0knight]

i am a lifelong boxer and boxing coach, i have just started judo and also found this very different.

[@V12509]

I’ve been boxing for 1.5 years and when I take Judo I’m planning to keep my left foot forwards since I already got the footwork.

[@Engel-ol5rm]

Same here, I also found it strange!

[@didoview]

I understand it feels strange at first for a boxer but the reason is that your stronger side needs to be closer to your partner / adversary as you need to get your grip on him and control / lead him. As a boxer you have a different perspective as you jab with your weaker side and throw your hard punch with momentum for which you need more space by turning your whole body. Hope this makes sense.

[@vdv237]

When I began boxing, I had a background of martial arts from when I was younger. My stance was naturally southpaw because of this. My jabs were so strong that they wondered why I wasn't boxing orthodox. I didn't either, I just did what felt right. I forced myself to box orthodox because of this. I can switch between both now. Martial arts still feels better with my right foot forward, but boxing feels better orthodox now.

[@SONSONPAUL]

Time stamps: 0:00 intro 00:30 6 fundamentals 01:40 posture 04:27 body mechanics 08:56 off balancing 11:54 gripping techniques 14:42 footwork 18:50 positioning 23:07 closing thoughts, common mistakes beginners make & how to avoid them

[@leo8749]

I’m 28, just did my first class of Judo , I’m very exited , thank you so much for all the tips !

[@dominiknowaczyk9633]

How is your judo training? I recently started karate and also starting Judo soon. Is it hard on the body or is it generally safe?

[@thejollyroger9281]

@@dominiknowaczyk9633 if I may weigh in on your situation, it can be super rough on the body. (Almost 2 years experience now) sore back and sore legs most often. Smacked the side of my head real hard on the receiving end of an uchi mata once. Learn to relax and not be tense when thrown and try to tuck your chin to keep your head from doing a whiplash movement before landing and smacking against the mat. Easier said than done sometimes lol Pay attention to the mechanics of your throws. The finest details can create the biggest difference in a beautiful well executed (and controlled) throw or a scary tangled mess that can hurt you and your partner. Idk how sensei Shintaro feels about this, but I started to believe awhile back that falling properly is a big skill of its own. Like as your partner is refining a throw as they toss you around, you are simultaneously refining your falling technique. On a final note, efficiently learning judo can seem super boring sometimes (uchikomi) but the skills you gain are insanely handy when you start applying them. (Started BJJ recently, those guys had no idea what hit them til it was too late 🤣) good luck fam!

[@bencebuda4599]

@@thejollyroger9281 ukemi seems to be a super big deal indeed. It actually saved my life a few months ago yo I'm not gonna be the one to disagree with you.

[@shintaronakano2842]

Thanks for your comment, and good luck on your Judo Journey🙏

[@shintaronakano2842]

I'd like to know which of the fundamentals I mentioned you would like to improve on! Thanks for watching and sharing it!

[@gafaicheng]

All of them sir

[@mfp5585]

Ma-ai, especially how to position yourself against a defensive opponent so you can get through the defence and throw them without getting countered.

[@epon007]

Kumikata - ways to strengthen the grip. Thank you Sensei and happy new year 2022!

[@pizzacrusher4632]

All of them! I think the blue ones need the most work for me.

[@oscar-wi3tj]

I want to work on off balancing, as I'm quite good at using my legs, but not good at using my arms as much.

[@kostyashikurise6402]

Thank you so much master, I am russian and 16 years old learning judo like 6 months and didn't knew such small things, now I know what I have to do, thanks again!

[@shintaronakano2842]

Thanks for your comment, and good luck on your Judo Journey🙏

[@kostyashikurise6402]

@@shintaronakano2842 thank you!!

[@sailordoug5690]

This is an absolutely fantastic video and much needed for my personal growth. I just began learning Judo six months ago at the age of 42 (43 now) and having exercises that I can use alone, at home, to help me learn faster is priceless. Thank you!

[@gibbsy-wd5nq]

What are you using for judo-supportive exercises?

[@Andybaby]

How are you coping with injuries/ wear and tear?

[@sailordoug5690]

@@gibbsy-wd5nq Well, now I'm using a lot of the exercises found in this video. Prior to this I hadn't been given any exercises to do at home but had been doing Aikido (good for ukemi) for a year prior to beginning Judo. My kids are also in Judo and so I bought mats for home so we could practice and review together.

[@sailordoug5690]

@@Andybaby I go a little easier than the younger students and mostly ignore the little stuff (bruises, sore muscles, friction burns, etc). But seeing people who suffer far worse injuries than myself and keep going serves as motivation to suck it up and carry on. Seeing people older than me and what they're still capable of also serves to motivate me to work through the bumps and bruises.

[@bookofdaveandsteve]

Wow, that's amazing! I'm about your age. I did some judo in college and train BJJ now. I can't imagine putting my body through Judo now, but I guess I'm not training BJJ in the same way as the 20 year olds are now either 😂 Good training! Oss

[@logans3365]

Iv been doing judo for a week now and they haven’t touched on any of the basics, I’m glad we live in a time where this information can be found if you know here too look. I hope drilling the basics daily will help me to catch up to and exceed others who have been training for much longer.

[@oscar-wi3tj]

Great video, this was easier for me to understand than other judo videos. Thanks

[@JoseMolina-ij3xx]

This brings some fond memories when I was 19. It's weird that I can still remember some of the techniques of Judo, even when I haven't practiced it so long.

[@barbarapires5278]

Thank you so much for your content!!! I’m really enjoying to learn with you.

[@denisliubchenko8653]

Thank you so much for the video - it’s so well put, it is a must to watch for all beginners!

[@davidf4163]

I have been looking for exactly something like this video, and very glad I found it! Excellent tutorial that convinced me to subscribe and see the rest of the channel! Thanks . . .

[@thirdaccount106]

Thank you very much Nakano Sensei! I learned a lot. The sabaki I have never visualized a box. That was a cool concept.

[@confusedgamermango3197]

Thank you for this video. You are very thorough for each technique

[@hollandellis]

Excellent teaching! Thank you for sharing! 🙏

[@coldblood7429]

So well done!! Great Video!!

[@michaelbennett6665]

Super helpful!

[@burntgod7165]

Not just for beginners. I'm a 1st kyu, not a very confident one. This is great. Thank you.

[@oualidkhemiri5568]

Merci pour la vidéo , très instructif

[@leensmekens367]

In september im getting my firts judo lessons!😀 i love your videos and thank u for ur information!❤😄 keep going!

[@r.mercado9737]

Great presentation! Thank you sir.

[@mariomedinafitness]

Great video! Wow very simple to understand and follow.

[@vincee6171]

best judo introduction video, thank you

[@bullfrogjay4383]

I train BJJ but would love to one day train in Judo. What a fantastic art !

[@default587]

thank you, this is gold!

[@busharam1422]

I didn't know judo was this exciting 🤩 Had so much fun

[@trxash3039]

This video helped me to do my project. Thank you master.

[@julianparra6788]

Great, informative video. Thank you!

[@szpiloo]

Thank you ever so much for this video. Learned lots from it.

[@GratefulPrimate]

Thank you for the lesson, Sensei. I've always wanted to study Judo

[@tukanghalu8070]

that's awesomee senseii

[@gegaoli]

Thank you for this information.

[@ianrage4517]

Thank you for teaching us😊

[@stephena1196]

You are good at explaining things. I started Judo two weeks ago. It's all shiny and new and exciting, but I know nothing.

[@marselo15marselo15]

we all need a master like you ❤

[@michelfasen1044]

Thank you for making it transparant. I a. 47 years old and I will begin my first class soon. Especially kuzushi made a lot of sense why throws or sweeps work or not greetings from Holland

[@m.cymcym7418]

Excellent video, thanks!

[@useful8869]

It's so lovely to have your videos as an instructor while beginning my experience in judo. Huge thanks and keep up your hard work to spread knowledge for free!

[@shintaronakano2842]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for your comment!

[@stevenabood631]

Great video, thank you for making it!

[@shintaronakano2842]

You're welcome! Thanks for your comment!

[@allaboutmemes5456]

Thanks for your effects ❤🙏

[@MBison-tl5xc]

Fantastic! Thank you Sensei🥋 these fundamentals are key 🔥

[@shintaronakano2842]

Glad you liked it! Thanks for your comment!

[@alessandromauri3459]

A really great video about fondamentals in starting Judo. Thank you so much.

[@shintaronakano2842]

Glad you liked it! Thanks for your comment!

[@alessandromauri3459]

My plesure. @@shintaronakano2842

[@gunot7599]

Nice work I love ur videos keep the videos coming my friend I been learning from your videos

[@Islam_zahid00.]

As a beginner.. I really learn lot of techniques in this video..thank you so much..plx don't skip this video. Lots of love from Kashmir

[@eddiejansen3771]

Most comprehensive and understandable system on Judo I've watched. I did a semester of Judo in college years ago and loved it, unfortunately there are no Judo Dojos near me. Your videos enable me to learn and train from home, thank you!

[@shintaronakano2842]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@gafaicheng]

Thank you sir, for the excellent instruction. This is very helpful for the covid lockdown. Thanks again.

[@shintaronakano2842]

You're welcome! Thanks for your comment!

[@keekai5517]

Thank you Sensei ❤️

[@ryanpeplinski1884]

Thanks so much!

[@rootenshi]

Thank you sensei that was really helpful. The infographic in the thumbnail is really good. Can you tell me where to get the image?

[@HoangTruong-ij4sm]

Thank you very much Sensei. Student from Sydney, Australia.

[@viane_cx]

After 11 years I'm about to start with Judo again. Thanks for the summary/ lesson and the motivation!

[@shintaronakano2842]

My pleasure! Thanks for your comment!

[@joellesomba2632]

Best judo video every beginners should watch. I wish i had a teacher like you.

[@shintaronakano2842]

Thanks for your comment!

[@superbroolyy]

Thank you for this video

[@TheGuindonLegion]

This is such a good video. Thank you! I just signed up for judo this month to add to my Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. So much additional depth in something not trained in depth the other art. Love it

[@shintaronakano2842]

Thanks for your comment and support!

[@LoTekRabbit]

Thank you Sensei.

[@donl3634]

Really enjoyed this real clear teaching!

[@shintaronakano2842]

Thanks for your comment!

[@michaelmoylan585]

Excellent video, thank you. 👏👏

[@shintaronakano2842]

You're welcome! Thanks for your comment!

[@sofiamamonr8510]

Wow Best judo fundamental video I have ever watched , It's easy clear logical and important , I'm not a Beginner but also learn a lot.

[@shintaronakano2842]

Hope you enjoyed! Thanks for your comment!

[@Armanm0084]

As someone who has just started judo (1 month), I can confirm that your tutorials are very important and vital for starting this sport. I really appreciate you and I hope you all the success.🙏

[@shintaronakano2842]

Thanks for your comment and support!

[@Armanm0084]

@@shintaronakano2842 you're welcome 😊

[@warhawksmemories3071]

Glad I found your channel. Been doing BJJ but been wanting to learn more judo throws

[@shintaronakano2842]

More to come! Thanks for your comment!

[@martinscott3721]

Thank you very much!

[@qwiickk]

Awesome video!

[@beatricemusciomusic2630]

You summarized the fundamental concepts of judo in just over 20 minutes, very good!! And your english is very clear too Please, keep on making videos like this, thank you 👏👏💪👏👏🥋

[@shintaronakano2842]

I will try my best! Thanks for your comment!

[@yacinedjebbar5412]

Thank you so much master 🙏🙏🙏

[@m.f17273]

I'm starting Judo soon (I'm 14) I'm very excited but also nervous as I've never done a martial art (I did karate for a while when I was 7) and this helped a lot,thank you

[@perez.a3873]

Excelente!!!

[@ZachTaira]

I like that this video has lots of context rather than just showing each skill in isolation. It makes it easier to grasp the entire picture. Furthermore, the demonstrations you showed were very thoughtful and useful in explaining the details. Thank you!

[@shintaronakano2842]

Glad you liked it! Thanks for your comment and support!

[@rivorasoanaivo7789]

Fantastic vidéo. Thank you very much Sensei

[@shintaronakano2842]

My pleasure! Thanks for your comment!

[@beskeptic]

Thank you so much for this Nakano-sensei

[@shintaronakano2842]

You're welcome and thanks for your comment!

[@hanifarifin659]

Thankyou so much...

[@hodgsoncatalin3243]

...or refreshing the memory ...as you go for the exam...thank you for this class. Like the presentation ! Oss.

[@shintaronakano2842]

You're welcome! Thanks for your comment!

[@hanzojpalm7779]

Wow. 10:00 There is a wealth of small details in the kuzushi for Osoto-gari. 1. His gaze direction (he watches 11 o'clock): 10:08 2. Contraction: The way he contract his limbs/body and put his weight in the counter-direction: 10:09 3. Expansion: Pulling partner off-balance sideways [the arm firmly 9 o'clock and towards belt. The lapel upwards] and a step in with bent knee and without planting his hail. 10:10

[@thirdaccount106]

And he is lose at all times. I was impressed too. **loose not lose, typo

[@sach_mal5094]

Thank you for the video ! I wanted to start judo but now I’m sure !

[@shintaronakano2842]

You should! Thanks for your comment!

[@gageal5734]

thanks for this video i am 18 years old and i just started judo and i am really learning a lot and my dream is to be in the top of this sport i have a long way to go but i will work hard for it

[@isrracho3918]

Thanks Master this is very usefull for me greetings from bolivia.

[@dhos83]

Thanks!

[@elijahmartinez5923]

Thank you so much for this 😊🙏

[@shintaronakano2842]

Thanks for your comment and support!

[@H_Q9]

Thanks for the training and my fav part in the vid is the asmr lol

[@jaibirsinghbatth3804]

Keep bringing such beginner friendly videos. Thanks.

[@shintaronakano2842]

Thanks for your comment and support!

[@oscar-wi3tj]

This video helped me so much, I have been training judo for about 6 months now, and I had only 3 ippons in randori, but after working on the 6 principles, I got 3 throws off in 1 day of randori amazing!!!

[@oscar-wi3tj]

Also I hardly got thrown, but I always used to before this video.

[@shintaronakano2842]

@@oscar-wi3tj Thank you for your comment! I'm glad to hear this video helped your judo!

[@konstantin7461]

Why didn't i have a coach like you, when i did judo?(( Brilliant instuctions as usual. Thank you! Btw What do you think about new IJF rules? In my opinion, judo is being degraded due to prohibition of techniques.

[@shintaronakano2842]

You're welcome! Thanks for your comment! It is sad to see some great judo techniques disappear after developing.

[@Jandro1083]

I’ve been doing boxing and muay thai for 16 years now, and I’ve been wanting to learning Judo as I think it’s be a better combination with those styles than BJJ. Watching this video confirms my theory, the fact that the base posture and footwork is almost identical to boxing, pretty much indicates it’s the perfect combination.

[@edwardburroughs1489]

But he's saying that a right hander should fight 'southpaw' and vice-versa, which is very different.

[@Jandro1083]

@@edwardburroughs1489 I understand which is also a principle used in boxing a lot. Most people believe the "power hand" should go on the back, but I personally disagree. I'm right handed and fight south paw, I feel it better to have your dominant hand in front for a better jab (most important punch) and more controlled defense being able to parry easier. Also, there's tons of boxers out there who have a stance with their dominant hand forward ie Oscar De La Hoya, Miguel Cotto, Vasyli Lomachenko, etc...

[@FreeJoSol]

Thank you

[@shintaronakano2842]

You are welcome!

[@johnbwill]

Shintaro sensei ... you are an excellent teacher. Thank you for this wonderful work you do. I have been into BJJ for 36 years now - have done a fair bit of wrestling to supplement my BJJ, but never Judo. You inspire me to take up Judo ... when I come to visit friends in San Fransisco, I might try to contact you and have a few of us BJJ black belts come visit you. Best wishes from Australia. John

[@shintaronakano2842]

my pleasure!

[@carlosbevilacqua7499]

Great class! Congratulations from Brazil!

[@shintaronakano2842]

Thanks for your comment from Brazil!

[@callummackenzie5207]

Great video🤙🏻

[@shintaronakano2842]

Thanks for your comment and support!

[@GYAMARDODUM]

Thankyou sensei for the throwing knowledge now I can use t in my karate 🥋

[@shintaronakano2842]

Thanks for your comment!

[@KarLeighsYT]

thankies

[@martinnogales2259]

Sensei shintaro , these information are precious like gold , I'm intend for estarting JUDO , and your explanation , its so accurate , with confidence , and dicipline , I will be obtained , skills Without a doubt , your videos are important and relevant , i had been watching your videos for inmerse myself in these milenian disipline , in adition you are the best , I apreciate your effort and confidence Have a one suscriptor more

[@genso3065]

I've recently started training in judo about a month, but during randori, my ankle got injured (badly sprained) and it has been over 3 weeks, pain didn't really go away. But, I love judo and couldn't just stop training. I went back yesterday and it was worth the pain. Haha. I started reading about judo (the fundamentals/ techniques) without illustrations, so coming to videos like this are helpful. Thanks.

[@shintaronakano2842]

Glad it helped! Thanks for your comment!

[@NandiniCXO]

I'm soon going to a judo competition and I want to make me and my family proud by giving them a medal. This really helped and it means a lot to me thank you! 🥰 Edit - I won the gold medal! ❤

[@faith2332]

Did you get it

[@NandiniCXO]

@@faith2332 Yeah, I won a gold medal!

[@faith2332]

@@NandiniCXO my competition is in a month hope I get a gold too..

[@NandiniCXO]

@@faith2332 I hope that you win 🙏

[@shintaronakano2842]

Thanks for your comment! Good luck on your Judo journey!

[@user-st4bz7cz3z]

Very inspiring!

[@shintaronakano2842]

Thanks for your comment!

[@willmcgregor7184]

Thanks Practice of drills is a good investment!

[@aimablejean1910]

Thanks

[@OklahomaHistoryLegends]

Thank you so much for this great presentation! My daughter and I started Judo together today and she loves everything about it. She’s only 5 but in 5 years from now, she’ll have more life experience and leadership skills that most kids her age. I just hope she sticks with it. Do you have any tips for keeping kids involved in martial arts? Keep up the great work and subscribe to this man’s channel. He’s keeping history alive for all of us to enjoy!

[@shintaronakano2842]

Thanks for your comment! Please have her enjoy judo under no pressure at all and have her make a lot of judo friends there so she will stick with that fun environment!

[@katharinadittus3315]

Are you and your daughter still enjoying Judo ? Yes, keeping it fun and not pushing the performance, instead using the time to enjoy together

[@arthouston7361]

As a 42 year old adult, I was never taught ANY of this. We just proceeded through Dai Ikkyo. After I made my first belt rank, I became discouraged, because everyone else was a younger judoka who had dreams of competition and a very aggressive attitude that seemed counter to what I had believed Judo was to be. You seem like a good Sensei, the one that I wish I had thirty years ago.

[@shintaronakano2842]

Thanks for your comment and support!

[@MarkedRune]

I enjoyed this video

[@V12509]

Been boxing for a year and a half. I will certainly take Judo since I don’t find wrestling around me. Seems like boxing will give me a solid foundation for this.