Video: Judo drills: Moving uchikomi by Shintaro Higashi. Not affiliated with MatRecap; their version may differ from this drill.
Technique recap
Partner fit-ins rehearse entries for throws without completing them. They build timing, kuzushi and positioning.
3 key details
- Break your partner's balance with the pull first.
- Stop at the fit-in; don't throw.
- Partner stays relaxed and upright.
Your 10-minute home drill
- 2:00Grip and posture
- 2:00Fit-ins, right side
- 2:00Switch roles
- 2:00Fit-ins, left side
- 2:00Switch roles
Safety
Only enter, never throw, unless a coach is supervising on mats.
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.
