Judo for BJJ (LVL 2 - LVL 3)
Advanced Techniques from Shintaro Higashi’s Seminar Series
In this segment of the Judo for BJJ series, Shintaro Higashi breaks down level 2 and level 3 techniques designed to elevate your grappling game. Whether you’re a BJJ practitioner looking to incorporate judo’s dynamic throws and grips or a judoka wanting to adapt your skills for BJJ, this tutorial offers practical insights.
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Mastering Misdirection and Guard Pulls
Shintaro emphasizes the importance of misdirection in setting up effective guard pulls. Instead of the typical straightforward guard pull, he teaches how to create angles and body leans that make your attacks more realistic and harder to defend.
“Pulling guard, I put the foot closer to create an angle for my body so when I release this leg here, I have a body lean which creates the pull with my entire body.”
This technique uses your whole body to generate momentum, making it a much more effective threat than just pumping the foot.
Using Dominant Positions to Set Up Attacks
From the misdirection guard pull, Shintaro shows how to drive in and separate your opponent, gaining a dominant position to launch various attacks such as arm drags and jacket grips.
“From here I could use this dominant position to set up all my attacks for instance arm jacket and it’s very difficult to get to reach out here grab the sleeve grab the collar hard to do.”
The control you gain here makes it challenging for your opponent to counter or escape.
Mixing It Up: Fake Shots and Guard Pulls
To keep your opponent guessing, Shintaro recommends mixing fake shots with guard pulls and big attacks. This unpredictability is key to breaking down defenses and creating openings.
“You can kind of mix it up come around big guard pull mega attack circle fake the shot big guard finish cut right right away.”
Final Thoughts
This level 2 to level 3 judo for BJJ content is perfect for practitioners who want to refine their grip fighting, misdirection, and attack setups. Incorporate these techniques into your training to become a more versatile and dangerous grappler.
Watch the Full Seminar Series
Check out the full Judo for BJJ seminar series linked here to dive deeper into these techniques and more.
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