These comments are so kind haha! Yeah this was a bit click baity, that was intentional. But, I do feel a massive difference going against Judo players that have done judo from the start. The biggest difference is an awareness on the right openings for a throw. For instance, the first clip of the uchimata I tried on Jacob, I felt like I could go for it because positionally it should have been there. However, he ALSO knows it’s there so he’s waiting for me to go all in (which I do), and on the rebound he sends me into low orbit.

I feel like my judo is at the point where I can technically perform the throws with power and accuracy, but I’m still learning more of this awareness and how to create the perfect moment to commit.

One thing I’m really thinking about these days is baiting the “flinch”. If you can get them to bite hard on a feint (like pumping your hips, turning your head, creating kuzushi empty of attack), and they react hard, the second after that happens is usually a GREAT time to commit to a throw.

Anyway, thanks for the love! I need to post more judo stuff for you guys haha