Learn How To Perfect O Soto Gari - Travis Stevens Basic Judo Techniques

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[@ruhelmiah10]

This guy deserves a raise. Best judo guy on KZbin for sure

[@TheSensei977]

He is simply a great judoka, in the Olympics he beat the invincible Georgian No. 1 at the time, he was undefeated

[@jerry_rules]

Fantastic. IMO, this type of Judo instruction is really lacking. 99.99% of the time you will see instructors provide a "recipe" for a technique. "Do this, then this, then he falls." Next to never does the instruction get into the principles of why and how the technique works. Without that, a true understanding of the technique is not conveyed. Thank you for your efforts in growing judo.

[@TravisStevensgrappling]

Thank you that means a lot. And I'm really glad you picked up on the understanding of the technique not just the steps.

[@JCBPARISPARIS]

You are 100% right

[@michaelchang1802]

@@TravisStevensgrappling You are much appreciated! Ive been training for 4.5 years now, tried various coachs, but they dont give the details like you do. I have learnt more from your videos than anyone in person and anyone online

[@junioravila853]

And this example you used, its kinda weird for senseis that do that, because its totally contrary on what judo is, since the principle of judo is to understand how and why a technique work, so we can use it in a more efficient way.

[@internetenjoyer1044]

@@TravisStevensgrappling He's so right. For some reason Judo seems incapable of speaking about it's own principles and meta game the way bjj does, at least at the recreational level and on the internet. The best you can google is a generic description of of various country's Judo, ie "Georgians use wrestling". can't wait to get on the mats again and have this in mind, and when i'm moving my opponent about i have an actual purpose to visualise beyond just shaking the other guy until instinct tells me i should go for something

[@Sonny453]

This is great in depth stuff...Thanks!!

[@tommybrewer9911]

Great teaching tools Travis! Keep em coming! I'm still working on my Moroto Sieo Nage you worked with us on a few months ago here in TN. I got my black belt a couple of weeks before your seminar and have now started teaching our lower belts including my youngest son. Your videos have been good for me to reference to being a new teacher. Thank you sir!

[@Mordechai_Tennenbaum]

Amazing tutorial! Thank you Sensei!

[@ericyen1]

One of the best explanations I have seen. Thank you

[@armarat7419]

Simply the best explanation Ive ever seen for this technique! Great job (I subscribed)!

[@sevasentinel4146]

Thank you. I was never taught this throw, but the deep dive you've presented with such detail and precision makes me think I can give it go now.

[@AstroSpearo]

Beautiful! great explanations! thank you

[@patrickbut-not-a-saint9418]

Great video. Many thanks Travis.

[@chrismasseybjj]

This is so well thought out. Great details! Thanks very much.

[@plasticpeeps7322]

Hello Prof/Sensei! This addresses my specific frustration with Judo. I've trained a traditional Jujitsu for some time, and can mostly execute the throws well in kata form. Translating it into randori is another story though. I'm experiencing something akin to having the perfect comeback 10 mins too late. This quadrant concept makes a lot of sense to me and I'm glad I found your channel! Thank you sir!

[@AZ-em6nj]

Quality video! Thank you Sensei! Would love to see a video of you with explanation of the fundamental Judo meta!

[@cedrics7374]

Thank you Travis, nobody explains it quite the way you do. And I've tried it out in uchi komi, feels very natural indeed. Can't wait for my next randori 😁

[@Rez949]

Excellent instruction! Thank you 🙏

[@SoldierAndrew]

Beautiful explanation. Perfect.

[@bobd7238]

Excellent break down and illustration!!

[@prescriptivegrammarian8721]

Beautiful concept video, thank you

[@mdgtown2]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge. While I’m not a judoka myself, you’re videos/tutorials have helped me be a good uke for my son. Thanks again.

[@Alee869]

Thank you Travis.

[@martinmukuna495]

I’ve executed osoto Gari many times, but I believe my osoto gari will get even better after watching this video. Thank you Sensei @TravisStevens

[@badxradxandy]

This helps a lot, thank you.

[@anonoumos]

this is easily best tutorial ive seen, thanks for this!!

[@EthanBird]

This is so helpful, thank you !

[@mattkwan9459]

This is an amazing video, I've never seen this training tool before. Thanks Travis!!

[@TravisStevensgrappling]

I'm glad you liked it and found it useful.

[@ramonpayan9654]

You are a really good educator. Thanks for teaching, and explaining well, these amazing concepts.

[@TravisStevensgrappling]

Thanks Ramon, I'm glad you like the way I teach.

[@AnthonyDibiaseIdeas]

Great. Wish I had this kind of training.

[@Kevinkingmma]

This helped tremendously. Thanks Travis

[@TravisStevensgrappling]

Glad you found it helpful.

[@anilphilip546]

brilliant! watching these videos and your unselfish attitude and teaching, I decided to join your KZbin community monthly subscription.

[@stellarmella9557]

I learned way much more from this channel than in my judo club, thank you sir, greetings from Indonesia

[@heidirosenz]

Thanks Travis!

[@adiandrei3006]

Very interesting! Very scientific explanations! Thanks Travis!

[@TravisStevensgrappling]

You're, welcome Adi!

[@sushinfudoshin8991]

Thanks for the video ! I liked the use of the belts to show the positioning of tori. A couple of remarks for tori: 1) There might be a first slight/strong pull of the right hand forward to induce uke reaction backward precisely to create the opportunity for osoto gari, else the move is telegraphed and lives him opened for a counter. 2) Tori left arm needs to move a lot more in a curve motion moving to the back and finish with uke's arm towards his own belt. 3) Tori's left should be less "opened" to his left, but rather "closed" to his right inducing uke's fall in his 12th hour (using the clock positioning) 4) attention on tori's hips to actually give a whiplash on uke forcing the backward fall, using that kinetic energy more efficiently.

[@BZY-bu9wr]

Oh wow this makes so much sense!

[@bronstet]

Brilliant use of footwork for the Osoto Gari. Thanks, Travis.

[@TravisStevensgrappling]

Glad you liked it!

[@AndrewMack_music]

Excellent visual explanation. It would be good to show this quadrant system for other throws too. Thanks for the amazing instruction.

[@voldwiin4493]

I couldnt for the life of me get osoto gari in randori, this has made it much clearer. Giving it a go tonight!

[@johnford1043]

Excellent video Sensei!

[@realestateChen]

I was having trouble with this throw. Awesome explanation video

[@kwrealestate]

very well laid out! Nice

[@yasmini.alamin6031]

Oh wow. Sensational sensational sensational!!! I always feel like sometimes my osoto uchikomi is buttery and smooth in the right direction but sometimes its awkwardly angled. This really cleared it up perfectly can't wait to practice! Thank you

[@TravisStevensgrappling]

You're welcome Yasmin! It's all the the details!

[@devriestown]

WOW so good explained

[@kyojitsu1]

This is great - really useful. I've been able to execute O Soto but it's been hit and miss. I've realised my foot position/quadrant has been wrong and I've been focusing too much on directing diagonally. Thanks.

[@dalroache]

Travis you're an awesome coach bro....and an awesome competitor.... Stay blessed PEACE

[@TravisStevensgrappling]

Thank you!

[@johnnyzaldana4841]

Brilliant !!! Travis Steven's!!!

[@TravisStevensgrappling]

Thank you.

[@stevenbrunettidofacep1148]

Great explanation

[@bigro4444]

Thank you for this. It’s a great teaching tool.

[@TravisStevensgrappling]

Thanks Roberto! It's good to hear from you!

[@ThePencilpants69]

But all you need is one punch, not so?

[@itsjlotto]

This is extremely helpful thanks champ 🙏🏾🥋

[@TravisStevensgrappling]

No problem!! I'm glad you find it helpful!

[@groundhogday37]

Great demonstration

[@tomtrader6559]

Awesome stuff!

[@belemchoukapik]

Thanks you very much

[@larvidebiane9526]

Just awesome!

[@maxoakley7157]

Really clear way to describe it using the qudrants

[@jamtmann]

Thank you 👍

[@ramirovillanueva180]

Thank you.

[@steveesquivel4723]

You just blew my mind with this quadrant tool you laid out. For the longest time I've struggled to understand how o soto worked. And why it wasn't working for me. But seeing this from the different angles you laid out explains so so much. Thank you for your time and knowledge. Also, your over hand grip escape technique worked flawlessly today for me against my sensei!. Granted he is 42 now, but still a high level international player at his prime. Felt totally hopeless when he got that top grip on me. But escaped 3 times today! Again, thank you.

[@TravisStevensgrappling]

That's great. I'm glad you got it to work! With time and a few months of dedicated practice it will only get stronger.

[@koonhanong2267]

I've seen a lot of Japanese tutorials use these kinds of diagrams (with tape on the mat). But well, they're in Japanese...

[@abalone04]

Thanks! I plan to take my first class soon. If you wanted to do the throw on the opposite side, do you need to change your grip? Or does it only work on that side with the standard grip?

[@user-ty3tx2gp2e]

Your video is awesome! Event hough English is not my mother language but it's easy to understand and very useful! Thank you for teaching various things!

[@TravisStevensgrappling]

Thank you for checking out my channel I appreciate that.

[@canunotg]

Hey Travis that explanation was great. Would this be the same for Osoto Otoshi? Or do I go in more of a 45 degree angle to my left (his right quadrant) rather than straight behind him?

[@johnsuzy98]

Awesome, Professor! Thanks so much. Could you please do a video for tall guys against shorter opponents? 🤙🏻🥋😃💪🏻

[@TravisStevensgrappling]

I can try.

[@lloydwhite3198]

THANK YOU SIR. JUST SUBSCRIBED. GODSPEED.

[@TravisStevensgrappling]

Thank you for the subscription!!!

[@mattsuran1270]

Probably the best way to learn most throws. This is the gold dust I've been looking for.

[@TravisStevensgrappling]

Awesome!!!

[@kevindoc4119]

Thank you

[@mulyadiaja6148]

Excelent coach

[@shootits48]

Thanks, this is very cool!

[@TravisStevensgrappling]

I’m glad you like it!

[@Vangienator]

Belt diagram.. I love it!

[@Leopar525]

Perfect video, wish I could give a megalike

[@gafaicheng]

Travis, I bought your American Judo System Encyclopedia: Osoto Gari video! It's worth every penny! Thanks!

[@TravisStevensgrappling]

Awesome! Thank you! Make sure you checkout the memberships on USAJudo.com it's a platform that Jimmy and I run. A membership will get you access to all the American Judo System instructionals.

[@konstantinos-antoniosbme-m6472]

Holy molly! Far away from japanese style BUT super powerful! You change me my prisma! You are the best!

[@TravisStevensgrappling]

I'm not sure what you mean by far away from Japanese style. They teach it in japan the same way. Some competitors have variations of it but the basic principles are the same.

[@konstantinos-antoniosbme-m6472]

@@TravisStevensgrappling ok! For 15 years noone and I mean it....teach me these pricinples... thank you very much!

[@joshuapaul3410]

Wow thankyou sir

[@michaelspyrou1784]

Perfect. love it.

[@TravisStevensgrappling]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed the video. I truly hope it helps you learn.

[@michaelspyrou1784]

@@TravisStevensgrappling a lot.perfect.

[@jt8527]

Oss sensei, muchas gracias.

[@Christopher_Boyd]

Love to the videos. Me and my daughter started Judo last year (I've done BJJ but am a late starter for Judo). Daughter loves it and it is make her better at wrestling.

[@TravisStevensgrappling]

That is awesome! Judo really helps kids who wrestle. Judo gives them better body awareness.

[@thomasmccarver2556]

Very good video

[@AdamBarkerThe]

Hey travis what is your favorite throw or throws? I have recently started judo and noticed some throws just feel better for my body than others.

[@senz6194]

I SUBSCRIBED U very useful

[@prithvib8662]

Phenomenal tutorial. So many instructors just show moves so it's nice to see someone breaking down the principles behind them, especially from a high-level perspective.

[@Basreiter]

Very great, thank you. But can you explain the osotogari from ono please? The backstep and so... it give a Video Judo study ono osotogari, it was great, but i want it learn... can you help me? Thank you

[@haroldbryant3105]

Nice. Good on position and kuzushi.

[@TravisStevensgrappling]

Thank You!

[@tarasbulba77]

Excellent , was wondering if you can do this for Uki Goshi.

[@m5a1stuart83]

You can...

[@tarasbulba77]

@@m5a1stuart83 yes they can

[@Aeilegs]

Hi Travis please can you upload a video of you doing randori with Rian Russo?

[@DrMACPOW]

The STO (Space Tornado Ogawa)!

[@adamdolaptsoglou279]

Ty 🙏🙏🇬🇷

[@markd2797]

6:04 proper 6:49 improper *For my own note

[@alexanderren1097]

After starting Shotokan karate 20 years ago, it’s crazy to think that this throw is one of the REAL applications for all the “stepping in straight punches” we learned in the first 5 kata

[@ellyfthar5495]

Are dropping techniques dangerous for the knees, drop seois specifically ?

[@jestfullgremblim8002]

Yes they are. Do not do them on randori on full speed. You better squat first so you don't fall from that high

[@davidcolonna2952]

When entering osoto the correct way dose it matter if I play around with pulling out or down with the sleeve hand?

[@TravisStevensgrappling]

The angle of the pull changes the balance point.

[@davidcolonna2952]

@@TravisStevensgrappling is one better then the other or is it good to play with different angles?

[@konstantinos-antoniosbme-m6472]

Could you give an example with harai goshi or uchimata?

[@TravisStevensgrappling]

Yes I can add that to the list of things to shoot!

[@benkeating3053]

isn't funny how the more time we spend coaching the more comfortable we are with moving ukes feet by slapping them gently with ours. It doesn't even register anymore :P p.s. this is an awesome lesson on basics

[@TravisStevensgrappling]

So true.

[@marcusheier7577]

Nike!

[@rikyako88]

This is why I kept arguing that O Soto is not useless technique. Some coaches here saying O Soto is useless and can never be applied in competitions and there's only 1 direction to throw it. I beg to differ. Many Olympic and World champions use O Soto. In fact, O Soto is one of the most versatile waza in judo.

[@tomarintomarin9520]

Beautiful, reminds me of mathematics coordinate lol

[@SirenaWomanWarrior]

This is a lot like that breakdown video on rodolfo vieira judo

[@endlessdreamkitchen]

👍👍👍👍

[@pimpom3902]

as a beginner, i feel like i just albert einsteined so thank you so very much!

[@anoniem7062]

Awesome explanation. This throw is basically executed incorrectly by roundabout 99% of all judokas, in my opinion. They all fail to to do the side step and come in sideways, instead of stepping forward after first taking that side step.

[@childobliterator8133]

7:51

[@IpponQing]

Professor, do you think where you're looking at the finish is important? Do you look down at the floor, his butt, or to the diagonally to the left?

[@TravisStevensgrappling]

I think everyone is different! As a coach you're going to want all the cues and keep giving them to your students because you don't know which one will resonate with your athlete.

[@joshs2795]

look at their head to follow up with an armbar - don't let go of the sleeve grip.

[@toehold334]

How was the korean judo trip?

[@TravisStevensgrappling]

It went very well. Even I learned a lot watching them teach

[@seetsamolapo5600]

Ushi-komi... don't me just making notes on breaking down the osoto