I've already stated this multiple times, but it's badly taught (generalization), meaning improper teaching methods or explanations based on "feel" or tradition instead of scientific studies.
A couple of days ago, I got scolded by an older judoka (not even the Sensei) for doing the "competitive" version of a technique instead of the "kata style" while in practice.
In general, do you find drilling the comp style to have positive effects on your training? Do you ask your uke to do anything different when you drill the comp variation?
Yeah, ever since I started tweaking some minor things here and there, I've multiplied the amount of throws I get in randori and competition by x10.
Nothing different from uke, standing uchikomis are nothing more than warmups for me, so nothing special there. But when it comes to moving and drilling, is when we make a BIG difference. Every competition I've been in, I've been able to completely dominate my opponents due to proper kumikata and slightly unorthodox entries. Everything feels more natural, like my mind isn't "adjusting" a technique for competition.
Highly recommend HanPan TV (IpponTV) and Decoding Judo.
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u/CripplingDepressi0n4 gokyu Jul 06 '25
I've already stated this multiple times, but it's badly taught (generalization), meaning improper teaching methods or explanations based on "feel" or tradition instead of scientific studies.
A couple of days ago, I got scolded by an older judoka (not even the Sensei) for doing the "competitive" version of a technique instead of the "kata style" while in practice.