No grips, no Judo! A good understanding of grips is so important that every athlete who’s trained under the legendary Jimmy Pedro -- including Kayla Harrison, Travis Stevens, and others -- use and emphasize it. Kayla Harrison and others will talk about...

Tai Otoshi translates as Body Drop, “Tai” meaning Body and “Otoshi” meaning Drop, and is classified as a Te Waza (hand technique) as the hands play the central role in executing the throw. As Tai Otoshi is one of the original 40 throws...

Tai Otoshi translates as Body Drop, “Tai” meaning Body and “Otoshi” meaning Drop, and is classified as a Te Waza (hand technique) as the hands play the central role in executing the throw. As Tai Otoshi is one of the original 40 throws...