Despite the word Judo literally translating to “The Gentle Way” it can be pretty rough. Judokas regularly get slammed a lot and they have to fight to get in position for a throw. This is why technique matters, so you don’t have to...

  Creating Kuzushi can be tricky when you are facing off with someone with an opposite lead foot as you. As a matter of fact, most things can be tricky when facing an opposite stance! Off-balancing your opponent is a crucial skill if...

  2016 Olympic Silver Medalist Travis Stevens Has Some Suggestions… Have you ever started a match and it felt like you had ZERO opportunity to create any offense for yourself? You aren’t alone. Good Judokas find a way to create Tempo. What is...

  Break Grips Using The Cross Grip Formula The Cross Grip is a great way to throw your opponent or training partners off. Switching to this unorthodox tactic mid-match can have its drawbacks, but if used correctly it can offer a unique perspective...

  Creative Cross Grips Attacks Keep Your Opponent Guessing If you are looking to stay nimble and out flank your opponent then the cross grip is something to utilize. Today we will look at a method of executing Tai Otoshi off of the...

  Tune In For LIVE Q&A  With Travis Stevens and Colton Brown! Keep up with Team USA representative Colton Brown, as Travis hosts another live Q&A from his YouTube Channel TONIGHT at 9pm EST. We’ll link the video below!   Travis takes questions...

  So Easy A White Belt Could Do It! Ok, breaking a Travis Stevens grip is going to be easier said than done, BUT that doesn’t mean that you can’t learn to effectively break the grip of someone who ISN’T an Olympic silver...

  Uchikomi is a great way to build skill while at home, and best of all it doesn’t require a partner. If you missed Travis Stevens’s tutorial on how to install and utilize an at home uchikomi station, now is definitely a good...

  As of late there are few Judoka remaining as active as Travis Stevens. Travis has multiple instructionals in the works at JudoFanatics.com where he covers his unique takes on Seoi Nage, Uchi Mata, and even No-Gi Passing for BJJ!  If you are...

  Anytime you can get an inside tip from a top-tier athlete, take advantage of it! Many sports like football and basketball don’t have their athletes sharing inside knowledge on how they do, what they do.  Sports like Judo on the other hand...

  Got A Drill? Good. It’s Time To Drill!  Uchikomi is how you get smooth with your technique. While it’s probably best done with a quality training partner, a good alternative is using resistance bands. On top of smoothing out your entries to...

  When learning complex techniques like Sumi Gaeshi, tuning into the “rhythm” of the technique is a must. Understanding how your opponent moves pays off big time when it comes to reaction based techniques like Sumi Gaeshi. If you are having trouble landing...

  How Travis Stevens Punched His Ticket To The 2016 Olympic Finals Anytime you can get into the mindset of an elite athlete it’s important to take advantage. Absorbing top-tier techniques from someone like Travis Stevens is great, but to hear the methodology...

  Coming at your opponent with multiple attacks pre planned can be a very effective strategy. By forcing your opponent to defend your initial attack they will provide other opportunities for you to attack. Fabio Basile, 2016 Olympic Gold Medalist, is known for...

  Two Judo Legends Share Drills For Strengthening Your Judo Lifts Traditional fitness with barbells and bench presses can help out your overall fitness, which in turn is going to help your on the mat performance. BUT most athletes who get into martial...

  Don’t be TOO comfortable in the Turtle position… Have you ever trained with someone who was a little too complacent in the turtle position? It can be one of the most frustrating positions to deal with especially if they are using the...

  When first learning a technique, often times it is done against a static partner. Static meaning they are not moving, and often perfectly placed for you to execute your technique. That is if you have a good partner! This static environment is...

  Tough Times Require Tough People! Staying away from the academy can be a major shift in many practitioner's lives. That said, although you can’t be in your normal training setting there is still PLENTY of exercises oriented towards Judo as well as...

  As you get more and more comfortable with Judo the more offensive options start to open up. When people first start they use one technique at a time, but as you progress you will start to combine multiple techniques into unique attacking...

  Get ready to break some rules! In 2008 the International Olympic Committee banned leg grabbing techniques in Judo. On that day the rules started to change and shift what the cool kids call the “meta” of Judo. When you hear the word...