Throws and Takedowns
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Note: There are very limited techniques in this section.
This is not a Judo web site. If you want more information an excellent site is http://www.judoinfo.com.
Throws allow you to use gravity as your partner and to crash your attacker into the ground, a post, a coffee table, etc.
While this is not one of the throws shown below it does show what can be done with an unbalanced attacker since any throw given the right environment can be used to crash an attacker into either a horizontal or vertical surface.
A small collection of trips,takedowns, and throws are what is needed for the average person to defend themselves versus the higher more technical and aggressive throws that a better trained person could execute.
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Throws can be used to stun an attacker by slamming him into the ground, a tree, a wall or any other hard object.
These techniques work well for a small frame defender versus a larger attacker |
Throws
Gravity is our partner, it is working all the time
Let’s Knock him Out by introducing him to the planet!...or ground or floor, or a tree or a fence post, etc. |
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Standup grappling type of encounter |
All throws depend on unbalancing your attacker.
Let’s talk about balance a little bit |
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Stationary position |
Standing up straight we all have our balance. Here is a view from above of only our feet
What are those “x” marks? |
The "X" marks
When we examine the overhead view a bit more closely of this stationary position, we can see that since we are balanced on only two legs, we can lose our balance in at least two directions
It is as if we are missing a leg to hold us up when pushed pulled or turned downward into one of those two points. The actual point is about two feet in front or behind the middle of his feet. When both feet are even it will be right in front or behind. When one foot is forward or back it moves to the side.
Judo uses 8 Points of Unbalance. To keep it simple, we will use only 2.
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Any action that moves the head, shoulders, hips, and legs will cause some unbalance. If you have a grasp of the attacker at that point, you can cause him to fall. Thus strikes to the head can drive it either way, head control could twist it either way. Locks can rotate the shoulder either way, as can pushes or pulls on hips or knees. Kicks or sweeps can also move his legs either way to set up the takedown.
Missing Leg
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Since we don’t have more than 2 legs, we are like a milking stool with a “Missing Leg” |
“Missing Leg” If we manipulate our attacker so that he is pushed or pulled down to a Point of Unbalance Where the “Missing Leg” would be, he will fall! |
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Move Head Shoulder Forward, Push Hips Back, Drive Legs Back |
How? Move Head, Shoulders, Hips, Legs out of line See “Body Drop” By Tripping, Push/Pull, Strikes, Kicks, Head Control or Locks to move him |
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Move Head Shoulder Back, Pull Hips or Legs Forward |
How? Move Head, Shoulders, Hips, Legs out of line see “Judo Slam” By Tripping, Push/Pull, Strikes, Kicks, Head Control or Locks to move him |
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Body Drop
Body Drop Details
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Starting with a grab Execute a “Body Drop” Throw |
Pull him forward. Hold
close! Push your hip against his body |
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Turn around - move left foot first, Turn your hips and shoulders also |
Trip him over your thigh or calf, pull with your arm(s) and push with your leg |
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Slide your right foot across in front of his leg so you can trip him |
It may not be this
dramatic, but he will go down or collide with wall!
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Judo Slam
Size Doesn't matter!
Judo Slam Details
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Starting with a grab whether you grab him or he grabs you...the throw works either way! Execute a “Judo Slam” Throw |
and shoulders closer to you as you push back with your close leg |
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He will end up on the ground hard! |
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Kick or push back against his leg with your thigh, get your hip close and pressed into his. Be sure to keep your head forward to maintain your balance |
If you lift your close leg as you throw him he will go higher and land harder – but it’s more difficult to execute well! |
Animation from http://www.judoinfo.com
Judo Slam Another Example
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Strike inbound, condition red |
Here is another version of a “Judo Slam” Used in a dynamic fashion (not from a grab)
Same mechanics, lower level throw. |
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Move inside arc of blow |
Apply separation of halves |
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Counter strike, step in for throw |
Take him down! |
Drop and Roll Throw
Drop and Roll Throw Details
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As you are grabbed, attach to your attacker, pull him close to you, push your hip back into him, rotate your hips and shoulders. Step as shown. |
Roll onto your right side, more… |
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As you are attacked (Start) your feet are likely to be in a normal stance. Take a short step forward and pivot your shoulders, hips and other foot as you hold on to him (Step/Turn) |
There is a whole set of throws that involve turning your back or reacting to a grab from behind by moving closer to your attacker and rotating him around you. This throw shown here is done as a reaction to a rear choke. It can be used in bear hugs, or any other grab from behind, including side headlocks. It can be done to either side. Strike him with whichever hand or elbow is available as you land. |
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Kneel down, continue to roll over |
As you land, strike him, repeat! |
Unbalancing
Here's some more information on Shearing
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More Action Sequences
Body Drop from Another Angle
Body Drop from Rear Grab
Drop and Roll Throw
Head Control and Takedown
Headlock Escape with a Throw from a Leg Sweep
Outside Wrist Lock Used to get a Takedown
Kick Defense Followed by a Judo Slam
Head Control from a Seated Position
Gryoscoping Shoulders into Judo Slam
"Size Doesn't Matter" Judo Slam
"Size Doesn't Matter" Body Drop
Turn and Strike from a rear grab flows into Judo Slam
Head Control from a Front Grab = Slam Head into door!
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his head 
Step
along side him with your close leg
