Video: Impress Your Judo Friends With Standing Seoi Nage by Shintaro Higashi. Not affiliated with MatRecap; their version may differ from this drill.
Technique recap
Seoi-nage is a shoulder throw built on a fast turn-in. A band anchored at chest height lets you practice the pull and pivot.
3 key details
- Pull before you turn.
- Bring your hips below theirs with bent knees.
- Feet land inside theirs, close together.
Your 10-minute home drill
- 2:00Grip pull on band
- 2:00Turn-in footwork without band
- 2:00Band turn-ins, right
- 2:00Band turn-ins, left
- 2:00Speed sets
Safety
Anchor the band securely; inspect it for tears.
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.
