Sunday, February 14th, 2010

Throwing Practice
This drill had the tori throwing the uke for 1 minute straight, then the uke throwing the tori for 1 minute straight as fast as possible.

Throwing Into Juji-Gatame
This drill had the tori attack with any throw then immediately apply juji-gatame afterward.

Random Throwing
This drill had the tori practicing uchi-komi and randomly throwing the uke. The purpose was to practice breakfalling when a throw is least expected.

Hell's Strangle Variation
This choke starts out with the uke in the turtle position and the tori attacking from either the right or left side. I'll explain it from the right side.

Note: This choke can get VERY tight, very easily so use caution when practicing it. If the choke is too tight during the rollover try using a lower lapel grip so you don't hurt your partner.

With your right hand take a high grip on the uke's left lapel making sure your arm is outside theirs, not under it like a normal choke would be. Hook around the uke's right arm with your right leg and grab their left arm with your left hand. Roll straight over the uke so that you land in a sitting position with the uke sideways against you. To apply the variation of the choke you need to transfer the arm you trapped with your right leg to your left leg, then wrap your right leg around the uke's head. Apply pressure with your right arm and leg to apply the choke.