Video: 5 Kumikata Techniques , Get a Better Judo Grip In Competition (Part 1) by The Judo Nomad l Julien Brulard . Not affiliated with MatRecap; their version may differ from this drill.
Technique recap
A strong opponent who gets their grips can throw you. Breaking grips quickly with whole-body motion keeps you in control of the exchange.
3 key details
- Break with the hips and shoulders, not just the wrist.
- Break and re-grip in one continuous motion.
- Stay upright and avoid bending over.
Your 10-minute home drill
- 2:00Sleeve-grip breaks
- 3:00Lapel-grip breaks
- 3:00Break and re-grip flow
- 2:00Finger and wrist stretch
Safety
Protect your fingers; release rather than wrench.
Instructor disclaimer
Follow your instructor's version. Schools and styles teach this technique differently. This page is general education, not a substitute for qualified instruction.
