Video: Jimmy Pedro Teaches The Core Concepts To Throw With Uchi Mata! by Travis Stevens. Not affiliated with MatRecap; their version may differ from this drill.
Technique recap
Uchi-mata lifts the opponent's inner thigh with your leg as you turn and pull. It's a signature throw for tall judoka and needs balance and hip flexibility.
3 key details
- Pull up and forward to put their weight on the front foot.
- Turn in on a bent support leg.
- Lift the leg high between theirs while the head turns down.
Your 10-minute home drill
- 2:00Leg swings and balance
- 2:00Band pulls
- 3:00Turn-ins
- 2:00Lifting leg shadow
- 1:00Hamstring stretch
Safety
Warm the hamstrings first; complete throws only on mats with a coach.
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.
