Book Description

In this book, Koshi-guruma, four of the world’s leading exponents of the technique give a remarkable insight into their unique variations. Two of Japan’s triple World Champions - Toshihiko Koga and Masashi Ebinuma – reveal one of the biggest throws in their Tachi-waza repertoire. Koga executed some of the most spectacular Koshi-gurumas ever seen in competition, with Ebinuma preferring to use it as a secret weapon in his bid for his third and final World title in Chelyabinsk, Russia, 2014. USA’s Kayla Harrison shows two different Koshi-gurumas. The emphasis for her standard variation revolves around the close control of her opponent’s sleeve, with an alternative variation launched as an off-the-grip attack. The book concludes with France’s Ugo Legrand, who opts for a very dangerous approach to Koshi-guruma, which thrives on his opponent’s deep and dominant grips. Throwing descriptions and tuition are accompanied by incredible photographic sequences, with the key technical moments highlighted. Many of the images are shown for the first time and come from Fighting Films’ vast photograph archive. Fighting Films has been closely working alongside the world’s greatest judoka for over 30 years. Throwing for Ippon is the first project where all of this international technical expertise is compiled in one place. Presented by Superstar Judo, Fighting Films’ online coaching subscription site, the techniques can also be viewed in video format by clicking on a QR code at either the start or end of each book. The author is Fighting Films partner Danny Hicks, who was IJF TV Director from 2009-2017. This guide is an essential for all judoka. Whether you just want to learn the basics of a throw or be inspired by numerous different variations from the world’s best, Throwing for Ippon reveals the techniques that are proven to work at the very highest level.