Kansetsu Waza

In this book, Kansetsu-waza, nine of the world’s leading exponents in arm-locks give a remarkable insight into their unique techniques. British World Champion Neil Adams and USA’s double Olympic Champion Kayla Harrison introduce the most effective and commonly used Ne-waza technique of the lot – Juji gatame. They are joined by a number of other Juji-gatame specialists, including Mark Huizinga of the Netherlands, GB’s Winston Gordon and Euan Burton, and Germany’s Udo Quellmalz and Ole Bischof. Each of them showcase a different variation of Juji-gatame, with entries from behind, to the side and off-the-back. There’s also a chance to learn Juji-gatame as a quick transition technique, from a number of different gripping scenarios and in combination with other Ne-waza. Ashi-sangaku-garami is brought to you by Bischof, with GB’s Craig Fallon teaching the armlock that is synonymous with his ‘Fallon Roll’ - Hiza-gatame. Finally, Burton and Russia’s Kirill Denisov will show you two incredible Kansetsu-waza that are initiated from standing. Burton’s Ude-gatame is launched from his very effective Russian arm grip, with Denisov’s Ude-gatame coming from a chop-down. Groundwork descriptions and tuition are accompanied by incredible photographic sequences, with the key technical moments highlighted. Many of the images are shown for the first time and come from Fighting Films’ vast photograph archive. Fighting Films has been closely working alongside the world’s greatest judoka for over 30 years. Superstar Judo’s Guide to Ne-waza is the first project where all of this international technical expertise is compiled in one place. Presented by Superstar Judo, Fighting Films’ online coaching subscription site, the techniques can also be viewed in video format by clicking on a QR code at either the start or end of each book. The author is Fighting Films partner Danny Hicks, who was IJF TV Director from 2009-2017. This guide is an essential for all judoka. Whether you just want to learn the basics of groundwork or be inspired by numerous different variations from the world’s best, Superstar Judo’s Guide to Ne-waza reveals the techniques that are proven to work at the very highest level.