The three-time World and Olympic champion invented his own incredible style of judo. Now, learn from Koga himself as he reveals the secrets to his success!
Koga reveals for the first time the secrets of the amazing "reverse Judo" techniques that he has invented: his own versions of Ippon seoi-nage, Sode-tsuri-komi-goshi, Koshi-guruma and his one-handed Morote-seoi-nage are all examined in detail. Demonstrations, specially shot at the Kodokan in Tokyo are followed by numerous competition examples from throughout his career.
This stunning one hour production includes competition footage from the Junior World Championships 1986, the Kano Cup 1987, the 1995 Japanese team trials, the 1987, ’89, ’91 and 1995 World Championships, 1992 Barcelona Olympics, 1996 Atlanta Olympics and the amazing final of the All Japan Open Weight Championships 1990 - weighing only 71Kgs he fights World Open Weight champion Naoya Ogawa!
In an exclusive and revealing interview, Koga talks about his formative years in Judo, his Judo philosophy and the highs and lows of his incredible career.
Koga shows a standard gripping against a right handed opponent. This also works left v left.
Koga shows how he dominates gripping against a right handed opponent. This also works left v left.
Toshihiko Koga shows a standard gripping for a right handed player against a left handed opponent. This also works left v right.
See how Koga gains the upper hand when grip fighting against a left handed opponent
Koga demonstrates Uchi komi for Seoi nage. Repeated Uchi komi is essential for mastering this technique
Koga's world famous technique was his incredible Ippon seoi nage. In this clip he goes through in detail all the fundamentals of the technique
Koga shows a standard right v left Ippon seoi nage. After watching this you must see Koga's version of Seoi nage
Koga demonstrates a standard right v right Ippon seoi nage. After watching this you must see Koga's version of the technique
Toshihiko Koga is arguably the world's greatest exponent of Ippon seoi nage. Now is your chance to this incredible technique from the best
Koga demonstrates his unique variation on Ippon seoi nage, which he uses against left handed opponents
Koga shows the classical way to demonstrate Morote seoi nage. After watching this you must see Koga's variation on Morote seoi nage
Koga demonstrates his Morote seoi nage which is performed against strong left handed opponents. See his incredible competition example in the semi-final of the 1989 World Championships
A beautiful variation of Sode tsurikomi goshi, where Koga enters for a right handed throw before spinning in with a left handed Sode
Koga demonstrates a standard Sode tsuri komi goshi. Next see Koga's variations
Koga demonstrates his Sode tsuri komi goshi - used against a left handed opponent
Koga didn't consider himself a Newaza specialist, but he did have one very effective strangle that he used in competition - Okuri eri jime
Koga demonstrates his variation of Okuri eri jime
As a right hander Koga liked to use Koshi guruma against left handed opponents, especially when they were bent over
Koga demonstrates a standard Kouchi makikomi. Next see Koga's variation
Koga demonstrates his Kouchi makikomi, highlighting the differences from a standard one
Against an opponent with a strong left handed grip Koga flinches forward for Seoi nage before throwing backwards with Tani otoshi
Koga performs a traditional version of Tani otoshi. Avoid grabbing the leg so that it's legal in competition. See Koga's variation on Tani otoshi next
Koga demonstrates his variation of Tani otoshi
Koga performs a classical version of Tomoe nage. Check out Koga's variation on Tomoe nage next
