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Shadow Randori

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Video: Shadow Uchi Komi for Judo - Session 1 by SA Judo Academy. Not affiliated with MatRecap; their version may differ from this drill.

Technique recap

Shadow randori strings together movement, grip fighting and throw entries for minutes at a time, building randori endurance and flow.

3 key details

  • Keep moving with tsugi-ashi.
  • Attack both sides and directions.
  • Breathe and stay relaxed.

Your 10-minute home drill

  1. 3:00Shadow randori round
  2. 1:00Rest
  3. 3:00Shadow randori round
  4. 3:00Cool-down and stretch
Safety

Clear floor space.

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.

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