KOJI KOMURO – JUDO KATAME WAZA VOL.01

Master of Ground Techniques, Koji Komuro,

Thoroughly Introduces Judo Ne-Waza Mastery

Judo techniques encompass both standing techniques (Nage-waza) and ground techniques (Katame-waza). These two are the wheels of the Judo vehicle, and mastery of Katame-waza is indispensable for advancing in Judo.

This production delves deeply into every element necessary for advancing in ground techniques. Even in basic exercises, understanding how each movement is applied in actual matches is crucial, followed by mastering the correct execution.

In the first volume, fundamental exercises to develop the necessary body movements for Katame-waza are covered. Techniques for transitioning from standing to ground, and Koji Komuro’s renowned signature techniques like Sode-Guruma-Jime (Sleeve Wheel Strangle) and Komlock are introduced.

Contents:

Basic Exercises

• Ebi (Shrimp)
• Gyaku Ebi (Reverse Shrimp)
• Yoko Ebi (Side Shrimp)
• Koshi-Kiri (Hip Switch)
• Suri-Ashi (Sliding Steps)
• Tokage (Lizard)
• Dakko Fukkin (Body Scissors Sit-ups)
• Dakko Kaiten (Body Lock Rotation)
• Switch Back
• Hikouki & Hikouki Back
• Forward Roll between the Legs
• Osaekomi Uchikomi using Koshi-Kiri
• Cross Step Pass from a Standing Position
• Pascal Juji-Gatame Uchikomi
• Juji-Gatame Uchikomi from the Hikikomi Position
• Uchikomi: Yoko-Shiho-Gatame #1
• Uchikomi: Yoko-Shiho-Gatame #2 Transition to Joint Techniques
• How to get your leg out of Niju-Garami
• Osaekomi Transitions: Principles and Defense

Favorite Techniques

• Sode-Guruma-Jime
• Komlock

Transitions from Tachiwaza into Newaza

• Switch Back
• Sumi-Gaeshi
• Katate-Jime from a Standing Position
• Ude-Gaeshi
• Tomoe-Nage #1
• Tomoe-Nage #2: Yoko Tomoe
• Tomoe-Nage #3: with both legs
• Tomoe-Nage #4: Combination with Kosoto-Gake
• Obitori-Gaeshi
• Sukui-Nage & Sode-Guruma-Jime

Compilation of Matches

About the Instructor:

Koji Komuro (Born July 29, 1977, in Kita-ku, Tokyo) During his time at Adachi Gakuen, he studied Judo under Tei Hirata, achieving remarkable results in various domestic and international competitions. He had a breakthrough in ground techniques during his tenure at the University of Tsukuba and garnered victories in events such as the All Japan Student Championships and Pacific Championships, becoming an A-class designated player in the -66kg category by the All Japan Judo Federation. He continued his pursuit of ground technique mastery and left a mark in other martial arts such as Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. His original arm lock, the Komlock, and the Sleeve Wheel Strangle are particularly noted for their high level of completion, capable of catching opponents even when they anticipate it. As an instructor, he served at Adachi Gakuen before joining the Kodokan Dojo Instruction Department in April 2006, where he achieved success in coaching youth and abroad. Since April 2009, he has been a teacher at Tokyo Metropolitan University affiliated junior high and high school, balancing his role as a specialist in ground techniques with ongoing participation in various competitions.