For me, grip fighting is still the hardest part of judo to fully understand.

I studied judo for 6 years at 2 different dojos.No mention was ever made to any grip strategy.The teachers either were completely ignorant of this aspect of judo,or lousy instructors. I lost several key tournament matches due to my lack of knowledge on this.This was way before the Internet and utube

this is the best description I have seen in a long time.... I am coming back to Judo after a 25 year hiatus and videos like this are phenomenal ways to mentally practice prior to and after actual practice.

Still one of the best grip fighting videos I've ever seen.

Thanks for that ! I’m a Black belt in Karate but as of late, judo has me captivated. Watched quite a few tournaments on YouTube and didn’t realize the amount of actual fighting going on with the grips. I was always just wanting to see a great throw.

Thanks everyone for the positive comments, would people be interested in more in depth grip fighting videos? Anything in particular we could cover in more detail?

You are a good teacher!

This is epic! This video must be watched in every Judo class. Thank you for the so much needed help to understand Judo grips!

This is some really great practical info. This is the type of stuff the Black belts do subconsciously that made you KNOW they were a high level belt from grip alone.

The time you pushed the uke's hand to his hip and went in for the Harai; I knew there was some serious knowledge here.

Definitely liked and Subscribed!

Very beneficial information, my game just stepped up 50 percent because of this video!

Well this video is pure gold for judokas..

My first session tonight, what a well explained tutorial.

Im a blue belt in jiu jitsu, this is going to help me so much. Thanks

Amazing breakdown it has been a huge help

Thanks for that! Very well explained 👍🏼

Well studied, awesome gripping tips! Very good instructions

Exceptional - thank you so much.

Thanks mate, cross training in Judo at the moment learning how important getting a head start on the grip is

Excellent clinic

This is amazing 👏 🙌 😍