My Top 5 Variations Of Uchimata For Beginner Judokas - Travis Stevens

These are my top picks for beginner level judokas! Uchimata can be a powerful technique that anyone Judoka can do. Let me know in the comments below which Uchimata is your favorite!
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[@tarasbulba77]

I was never good at Uchi mata but seeing Travis do it makes me want to do it .

[@TravisStevensgrappling]

Give it a shot and let me know how it goes for you. But what is your throw of choice!

[@tarasbulba77]

@@TravisStevensgrappling O Goshi/ Uki Goshi were my favorite throws when I was doing Judo only. Now I'm in a BJJ club and I can't throw people with them as BJJ guys have a different stance so I switched to Sumi Gaeshi and Tomoe nage with great success.

[@pattyorigami]

As a non judo guy, I think this can be the best throw borrowed from Judo for MMA and bjj application. It works great with whizzer control and it sets up a easy ankle pick if you miss it. You don't have to be great at it for it to be beneficial, inmho.

[@azariahanders3987]

Instablaster

[@cherokeeoutlaw2.011]

work the ouchi gari to ashi barra foot sweep works on bjj guys all the time for me

[@markphillips3340]

Travis - you do a tremendous job of tirelessly putting out well conceived and insightful information. The resource you provide has helped both training and discussion of judo for the practitioners in my house. We seriously consider all the points you raise. Thank you for the help

[@TravisStevensgrappling]

Thanks I’m so glad that people find value in the content the I’m able to provide!!!

[@michaelcantrell4691]

5:02 Uke hits the floor so hard it shakes the camera. It's a dang x-men movie in here.

[@CJ-tz1iw]

Ha ha. Use looks like uke is used to it though. Take down to try on my bjj purple belts friends before they can take my back, choke me out etc . 🤔

[@TravisStevensgrappling]

And the camera is attached to the wall which is really crazy

[@mattpowell557]

@@TravisStevensgrappling cross grip looks devastating

[@boudibla4011]

@@TravisStevensgrappling You guys are breaking down the building. LOL

[@Marizinha_017]

Bem explicado, muito obrigada

[@sevasentinel4146]

I love these; thanks so much, Travis.

[@rashidskh]

excelent, thank you Travis!

[@jkool1919]

Nice, number 3 is slick as. Thanks for the great content as usual!

[@razinhokazinho3092]

Travis, I’m watching all your basic judo throws and will hopefully get to all the other techniques you show. Will need to practice ALOT I’m sure. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge with us, you have very high quality technique. Ossss

[@sharika238]

Very clean explanation. Very nice the rolling variations

[@kaifrolic5668]

The classical version is always shown with the elbow down and “lifting” under the armpit. In competition footage, it’s often the opposite with the elbow pointed up and leading the movement (not my observation, Judo Mat Lab did a breakdown on this some years ago). I’d be interested in your thoughts on this difference.

[@64wy4x8s]

This largely has to do with whether your opponent is taller/shorter than you. If I'm taller than my opponent, doing the classical elbow down tsurite movement would be extra hard for me since I'd have to squat down low to be able to do that. My kuzushi would be much stronger if my tsurite hand was elbow up, and punching into his throat. If I'm shorter than my opponent, having my tsurite hand be elbow-up would make my kuzushi very hard since my arm would be in a very mechanically weak position. I'd be much stronger if my elbow was down and jammed under his armpit. Opponent is shorter than me -> elbow up Opponent is taller than me -> elbow down In this video you can be uke is about 3inches taller than Travis Stevens, that's probably why he's doing elbow-down uchimata.

[@eichelhaer1]

if you haven't found this by now he explains it in the long uchi mata livestream. It comes down to the fact classical uchi mata cant be countered by te guruma but since te guruma is out anyways its faster to do it over top. i cant seem to do it with the arm up though so i dont know how to do the competetive version

[@teymurkazimov1518]

Thanks for video you are the best!

[@judospirit]

Really amazing video, Travis! I'm a seoi-nage/ippon-seoi-nage guy. Uchi-mata is one of the most beautiful judo waza in my opinion, your video just inspired my to practice it more. Thanks a lot and keep going. Best wishes from Brazil :)

[@jessechapman6633]

ABSOLUTELY OUTSTANDING

[@fortunatobusana7131]

Thank you teacher

[@pizzacrusher4632]

awesome!!! thank you for posting!

[@TravisStevensgrappling]

My pleasure I'm glad you found it helpful!

[@Birdsnestboy]

Great video. Will definitely try these when we return to training. Greetings from Wales, UK

[@TravisStevensgrappling]

Stay safe over there!

[@ohunjonermatov4800]

Thank you very much 👌👍

[@bjolson5945]

Love it! Thanks Travis 👌🙏🥋

[@TravisStevensgrappling]

My pleasure!! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@abc80s74]

Awesome instructions and details

[@TravisStevensgrappling]

Thank you!

[@gamerjames2215]

Nice thanks❤❤

[@matiasu7952]

Hi professor Travis! Just wanted to thank you so much for the details in this uchimata tutorial. Been trying to figure out this throw for almost a year with almost no success, but today in randori I started turning my hips towards the floor and I threw some guys with uchimata 5 times already. I guess that before turning my hips I was doing some kind of hane goshi and that’s why I failed for so long

[@m5a1stuart83]

Uchimata one of my favorite techniques. Thank you Sensei Travis.

[@TravisStevensgrappling]

You're very welcome!

[@edwardbrandt4868]

Thanks for this vídeo, its very nice. You rock.

[@luislugo2459]

Beautiful. No 2 is super practical once u got his back

[@leithab3408]

thank you very much ❤

[@mauriziocorso7638]

Fantastic!

[@samamani5423]

thank you brother

[@boingboingjr]

I'd like the details on the last version please

[@ronen124]

all what Travis demonstrated was beautiful yet and to my limited knowledge I would not call the last Technic Uchi Mata, it is more like Aray Goshi with the hand on the other lapel

[@TheObiaman]

The fifth one is close to Yama arashi (the difference is that Yama arashi is a kind of attack on the outside right leg of uke close to Harai goshi). The kumi kata (the gripping) of tori with the right hands crossed over the throat may be dangerous for uke on the reception on the ground (neck and throat) if tori loose control of his balance in the attack, wich is very common during randori or competition. That's the reason why in my opinion this should not be shown as "judo for beginners". Just remember that Jigoro Kano himself prohibited Yama arashi before two death occured with that technic...

[@lucasxyz100]

i love uchi mata @travis stevens i am combinations with uchi mata to tai otoshi.

[@OmegaSupremeWCheese]

Returning to this video, that cross grip is a thing of beauty!

[@hubipilot4083]

Super Video 👍👍

[@TheRedPiIl]

Those sacrificial variations look awesome, uchimata has always been one throw I've struggled with.

[@judoslowmotion4584]

I'm learning a lot.

[@TravisStevensgrappling]

Thats great! Thats why I have the channel.

[@user-qz8ob7gm3g]

Спасибо

[@narekzamanyan893]

5:01 The throw was so good the building shook.

[@judoroland]

Cool vid, btw I love that judogi

[@xworks7]

Another great video, Travis... The coolest thing I can say is (As an "Uchi-mata" player), this is not the classical video with the regular Uchi-matas (3-steps, 2-steps, 1-step)... Very cool variations, as soon as the emergency ends, I'll be practicing that close-contact-underhook variation, seems super slick against lefties (always annoying). Thanks man, greetings from Colombia... It would be awesome to go to a seminar runned by you!

[@TravisStevensgrappling]

Let me know how it goes when this is all over I would love to hear about it! As for a seminar. Just shoot me over an email and we can work something out when this is all over.

[@mattsuran1270]

Watching Travis doing uchi mata almost makes me think I could do it!

[@kenn.alexander]

My favorite throw is osoto gari but as a left-hander, I often end up in position for uchi mata and ura nage. Great breakdown.

[@TravisStevensgrappling]

If you think it will help I'll shoot a video on how to do Osoto Left on Right. It's really easy once you understand all the steps! Just let me know!

[@kenn.alexander]

@@TravisStevensgrappling that would be great! Look forward to it, thanks!

[@CJ-tz1iw]

Really like version 2. Using a ouchi as a hook is very clever. Avoids relying on that big pulling kuzushi too much and gives a great option.

[@TravisStevensgrappling]

One of my favorites as well!

[@Pendraeg]

LOL - this was the first video to show up in my KZbin feed right after seeing you at the Lubbock Civic Center for the Youth Nationals. I feel like Siri is spying on me.

[@jrmbayne]

Nice

[@TravisStevensgrappling]

Thanks William!

[@TheObiaman]

The fifth one is close to Yama arashi (the difference is that Yama arashi is a kind of attack on the outside right leg of uke close to Harai goshi). The kumi kata (the gripping) of tori with the right hands crossed over the throat may be dangerous for uke on the reception on the ground (neck and throat) if tori loose control of his balance in the attack, wich is very common during randori or competition. That's the reason why in my opinion this should not be shown as "judo for beginners". Just remember that Jigoro Kano himself prohibited Yama arashi before two death occured with that technic...

[@SeanWinters]

It's interesting how you're going to the "wrong" leg for uchi mata. Where you'd normally hit the uke's left leg with a right aide throw, you're hitting the right leg, similar to an "inside harai goshi", on a few of these.

[@cucciafr68]

There really isn't a "wrong" leg. But I get what you mean. It is typical to go for the near side leg but real, classical uchi mata tends to be straight up the middle. The actual contact will also vary depending how uke is moving. I guess as long as you hit either of their inner thighs, then it's good enough.

[@steveesquivel4723]

Amazing set of uchi Mata variations. Wish I could drill these all day. Questions though, the 2nd variation attacks the outer leg, like a hane goshi? And 5th variation with the same side lapel grip, your reaping outside the outer leg like in harai goshi? Overall very well planned out lesson, thank you.

[@TravisStevensgrappling]

I'm going to shoot a video this weekend explain this and my thought process on it.

[@cdcolquitt]

Thank you for the excellent videos. I’m definitely a novice. What makes number 5 more dangerous?

[@justinmerced401]

Dear Travis, pleaese give more details on the last uchi mata.

[@akirastrife1]

one of partners will be flying today, should be a fun class

[@AntonEmery]

Ill have to try and one handed version sometime. Seems applicable to BJJ since folks are often already bent over, or inclined that way.

[@TravisStevensgrappling]

Yes I think that version as a lot of application. Especially when people try to get out of side control with an underhook.

[@nikolaus7343]

Version 1,2 and 5 are Hane-goshi!!

[@daveallen5342]

I saw the roll in his highlight reel.

[@oldmanjudo6241]

Not my favorite throw, but after seeing this I'm gonna try it.

[@mikeb.7845]

Do you like the non-IJF friendly rolling leg grab uchi mata into knee bar? Would you ever use this technique in sport Judo or even BJJ. thank you.

[@TravisStevensgrappling]

In BJJ yes in Judo no. I would just throw them with Uchimata.

[@cherokeeoutlaw2.011]

that brown belt is like , " crap , why did i show up early today " lol

[@eddienewton587]

Good judo

[@ObamaOnTren]

i got perfect form on uchi mata on only 1 month of training and my coach taught me every variations with different grips fact that i could land ippon on people started wrestling 2 3 years before me with same body weight height

[@ObamaOnTren]

And also i found out that i can perform uchi mata with ippon seoi nage and makkikomi grip

[@eaglespiritlovecloud4729]

Is hane-goshi basically the same setup with different leg position? Or are hane-goshi and uchi-mata basically indistinguishable in live scenarios? Thanks

[@xworks7]

Kinda, hane changes the leg angle (the way I do it, my leg is way more bend), also Uchi mata leg bending is minor, sometimes we used more hip support to do the throw, because a classical Leg-Style uchi mata could be more difficult to excute, at least against strong opponents, IMHO. But yes, they're are so similar, sometimes it's hard to tell in Randori/Shiai, some people say "One-step Uchi mata", and other people called "Hane goshi", at the end of the day... It's Ippon, hahahaha... We all find a way to throw that fits our styles and body types. For sure Travis has a great opinion about your question!!

[@jsl8461]

Uchi-mata has many variations. The version where you hit the far leg (the classical competition variant) is basically indistinguishable from uchi-mata. I guess some people still try to distinguish between a far leg uchimata and hane-goshi based on subtle differences in leg placement, but most Japanese judo competitors agree it's basically the same thing. Far-leg uchi-mata can often become a near-leg uchi-mata with a ken-ken finish if the opponent moves away from you.

[@andreaantonelli5894]

I was a humble blue belt, my special was uchimata and reviewing the techniques after years, brings me great joy to have practiced this immense art of judo.thanks travis san from italy

[@konstantinos-antoniosbme-m6472]

Travis my waist in shorters opponents is over their waist and I am in a self-blocking situation, I cannot pull or turn neither to make a contact my ribs with the opponet ribs, any tip? Thanks

[@TravisStevensgrappling]

No you're not in a self blocking situation at all. Although it will be more difficult to do but by no means impossible. Just try to make sure there is as little space between you and your opponent. Even if your his are over your opponents. The throw should still work but will also require more strength.

[@mohammedbarhumo1544]

4:28 dude with the blue gi was like: O No.

[@konstantinos-antoniosbme-m6472]

Travis when your opponent is shorter where I must place my lapel hand(version 1&2) in order to have better leverage?

[@TravisStevensgrappling]

Thats a good question. How much shorter?

[@konstantinos-antoniosbme-m6472]

@@TravisStevensgrappling I am 2m height, the others are 1,80 to 1,60m!

[@konstantinos-antoniosbme-m6472]

Something else. The codes that you provide to us for buying goods from Fuji is only evaluable to US, is it possible to do sth for Europe👃?

[@TravisStevensgrappling]

Let me talk to FUJI Europe and see if they are okay with it.

[@theomen49]

anything change when you're doing these for BJJ or MMA?

[@TravisStevensgrappling]

Everything changes.

[@talalallamki7031]

Can we please have a video on the differences between Hane Goshi and Uchi Mata? I find that this topic hasnt been looked into in detail.

[@TravisStevensgrappling]

Possibly when this is virus is all over.

[@grahamchristie7489]

I reckon Travis is a bloke you could have a few drinks with. And you’d wake up with livestock in your garden, a cartel contract on your heads, and an ‘unknown Ferrari’ on your driveway.

[@nextlevelguydotcom]

I'd love to see these really broken down please

[@larryzach7880]

Sweet! But number 5 looked alot like Hane goshi.

[@pdsm1552]

Oh dang that one handed Uchi Mata really looks like my yesGi Victor’s Roll where I don’t go for cross ashi garami as the finishing position of the throw. I did always think that they’re similar techniques and noticed my Uchi Mata get better as I added the Victor’s Roll into my arsenal but this has made me want to investigate all the possible grey areas of this now.

[@martincroteau7337]

On the 3rd and 4th version: you really need to be careful not to do head dive. Not saying that demonstration was wrong. Anyone trying to do these versions in tournament needs to watch out to not get disqualified

[@daveallen5342]

Learned a lot particularly because 5 uchimatas that are not uchimata lol.

[@yodizzll]

Can someone whoes better at judo than me explain why the 5th version is considered dangerous? It looked pretty similar to the others to me

[@luxuryhomes8889]

I'm the Uchimata GOD!!!

[@marcoleonettincrsr]

It’s hane goshi, isn’t it? Why do you call it uchi mata?

[@cucciafr68]

Because it is uchi mata. His leg hits the inner thigh. Hane would be completely framed on the hip and the front of uke's leg for the most part. The truth is as you start doing variations of techniques that are similar you can start to blur the line between the two.

[@aasserelzoghby6781]

But this is hane goshi because you are putting the lifting leg on the same side leg Uchi mata is on the far leg but high up it on the thigh Ko uchi mata is low on the leg

[@cucciafr68]

There is no specific distinction as to which leg needs to be attacked for uchi mata. A true "classical" uchi mata is usually straight up the middle. The goal is to hit the inner thigh of either leg (or both in some cases). Hane tends to be more on the front of the leg and hip. This means a slight turn inside can make a hane goshi an uchi mata. Just like if you go for an uchi mata (or hane for that matter) and your foot ends up on the outside making it a harai goshi. These techniques are very similar.

[@aasserelzoghby6781]

@@cucciafr68 thanks for the clarification because after some research i have done after this comment, Uchi mata means inner middle So you strike the middle without including hips. If you include the hips, it is more of a hane goshi based on their definitions

[@israelmora4084]

Buena tec. Pero la segunda ,es hanegochi .

[@carzoparazzo9698]

For me it looks like hane goshi

[@aleksandermalinowski2178]

It is hane goshi.

[@jackmehoff915]

How good can one get at a throw from practicing on your BJJ friends when none of us have any judo and suck at break falls :(

[@MinhaFamiliaAQBJJ]

@ 2:49 i think i see a triangle there

[@taimonmoran-hoyne5501]

Might be a stupid question, but why does say the 5th version in this video is so dangerous?

[@lautshift_________]

First one is more like an HANR GOSHI

[@lautshift_________]

"Hane goshi"

[@cpmarianoibz]

looks so easy...

[@hoopitup1327]

Please beak down the last one

[@TravisStevensgrappling]

It's a good one!

[@drpedronunez8636]

Very good video guy; but, for me, the second version you showed is not uchi-mata; but more properly it is a hane-goshi. Any way it works very well, both techniques are very similar.

[@cucciafr68]

But his leg is on the inside, hitting the inner thigh. It looks similar to hane, but is still an uchi mata. Doing that version definitely walks the border between the two attacks. How uke move as you enter to make it one throw vs the other.

[@ManofOneGod]

That one handed uchimata is perfection.

[@Kamabushi999]

Tgats hanegoshi not uchimata

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[@pattyorigami]

4 neck beard tai-chi no touch knockout masters have disliked this video.

[@TheMattjudo26]

That's hani goshi not uchi mata

[@friedricewbacon]

Actually that's an uchi mata and hani goshi. The Uchi mata you see in tournaments are different from the ones you see people practicing while doing uchikomis or nagekomis. Basically in tournaments they take "Inner thigh throw" very literally but the main reason why they use the hani goshi like throw is to get down the mechanics because hani goshi, uchi mata, and harai goshi all have the same kuzushi, steps, and overall movements. So the summary is Hani goshi is a good way to get down technique of Uchi mata and maybe other throws. I don't know.