Uchi mata
17 Seasons
Uchi mata is widely regarded as the most beautiful and spectacular of all judo throws.
From the nine techniques of 'Uchi mata King' Kosei Inoue, to the spinning version of Ugo Legrand, the Makikomi of Craig Fallon and the unorthodox variations of Liparteliani and Tchrikishvili, there is an Uchi mata here for every different type of judoka.
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03:58Episode 1Posture and hips | Liparteliani
Episode 1
Lipartleliani shows the posture and hip placement for his Uchi mata against left handed opponents.
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04:09Episode 2Legs | Liparteliani
Episode 2
Lipartleliani shows the leg positioning and movement for his Uchi mata against left handed opponents.
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Hand release and execution | Liparteliani
Episode 3
Lipartleliani shows his unique and unusual hand release during Uchi mata against left handed opponents.
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02:55Episode 4The jump variation | Liparteliani
Episode 4
Learn Liparteliani's incredible jump variation of Uchi mata against left handed opponents.
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02:39Episode 5Competition variations | Liparteliani
Episode 5
Take a look at some amazing competition variations of Uchi mata against opposite stance opponents.
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04:48Episode 6Uchi mata combinations | Liparteliani
Episode 6
Varlam Liparteliani shows how his Uchi mata against opposite stance opponents works perfectly to set up either Tai otoshi or Harai goshi.
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02:07Episode 7Single sided Uchi mata | Tchrikishvili
Episode 7
Tchrikishvili introduces his unique single sided variation of Uchi mata.
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03:55Episode 8Lapel variation | Tchrikishvili
Episode 8
Tchrikishvili demonstrates the lapel variation of his Single sided Uchi mata.
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03:08Episode 9Tricep variation | Tchrikishvili
Episode 9
Tchrikishvili demonstrates the tricep grip variation of his Single sided Uchi mata.
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07:12Episode 10Competition variations | Tchrikishvili
Episode 10
A selection of competitive Uchi mata examples performed by Tchrikishvili.
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Uchi mata - Overview vs opposite | Ugo Legrand
Episode 11
Former Olympic Bronze medalist and European Champion Ugo Legrand introduces his standard version of Uchi mata against opposite stance opponents.
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01:42Episode 12Uchi mata - Grips vs opposite | Ugo Legrand
Episode 12
Former Olympic Bronze medalist and European Champion Ugo Legrand reveals the Kumi kata for his standard version of Uchi mata, against opposite stance opponents.
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Uchi mata - Feint and set up vs opposite | Ugo Legrand
Episode 13
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Uchi mata - The throw vs opposite | Ugo Legrand
Episode 14
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01:56Episode 15Spinning Uchi mata | Ugo Legrand
Episode 15
A technique requiring full commitment! This spinning Uchi mata really is all or nothing!
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Spinning Uchi mata - Kumi kata & Preparation | Ugo Legrand
Episode 16
Ugo demonstrates how to perfectly set up your opponent for a spinning Uchi mata.
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Spinning Uchi mata - Lower body | Ugo Legrand
Episode 17
Study the steps, cross-over and foot placement that are crucial in the build up to Ugo's spinning Uchi mata
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02:01Episode 18Spinning Uchi mata - Kuzushi | Ugo Legrand
Episode 18
Legrand details how he aims to break his opponents balance allowing him to launch the attack.
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Spinning Uchi mata - Spin and sacrifice | Ugo Legrand
Episode 19
Learn the finer details of how to sacrifice your own balance in order to create the dynamic movement needed to score an impressive ippon.
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Spinning Uchi mata - Execution | Ugo Legrand
Episode 20
Take a look at the final steps you need to take to complete this fantastic throw.
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Spinning Uchi mata - Competitive examples | Ugo Legrand
Episode 21
A number of examples of Ugo employing his spinning Uchi mata to great effect.
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Uchi mata to Ouchi - Overview vs opposite | Ugo Legrand
Episode 22
Ugo Legrand shows us his Uchi mata to Ouchi gari technique that he used to great effect throughout his career.
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Uchi mata to Ouchi - Lower body & hop | Ugo Legrand
Episode 23
Ugo Legrand's foot placement and hop for the Uchi mata to Ouchi gari technique.
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Uchi mata to Ouchi - Grips and entry vs opposite | Ugo Legrand
Episode 24
Ugo Legarnd's grips and entry for his Uchi mata to Ouchi gari technique.