A New Wind | Toshihiko Koga
3 Seasons
Toshihiko Koga remains the world's leading expert in Seoi nage. Japan's triple World and Olympic champion invented his own incredible style of judo, including his world famous one-handed Seoi nage.
Now, learn from Koga himself, as he reveals the secrets to his incredible success and to some of the most stunning throws of all time!
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01:16Episode 1A New Wind | Interview | Toshihiko Koga
Episode 1
Koga talks about what the phrase 'A new wind' means to him
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Early Judo Training | Interview | Toshihiko Koga
Episode 2
Koga talks about his early life in Judo and how he was always desperate to get to the dojo
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Kouchi Makikomi | Interview | Toshihiko Koga
Episode 3
Koga talks about Kouchi makikomi and how it is useful against larger opponents.
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02:41Episode 4Seoi Nage | Interview | Toshihiko Koga
Episode 4
Koga talks about being inspired to learn Seoi nage when watching his brother win spectacularly with it, and how pedantic his brother was when teaching it to him.
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Atlanta 1996 Olympic Games | Interview | Toshihiko Koga
Episode 5
Koga talks about a right hip injury which prohibited him from being able to do his own judo, including Ippon seoi nage in Atlanta, and how spirit alone got him to the final.
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The Greatest Day | Interview | Toshihiko Koga
Episode 6
Koga talks about his most memorable tournament - the 1992 Barcelona Olympics, how due to injury he found strength in those who supported him, and what it felt like to win the gold medal.
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Fighting The Big Men | Interview | Toshihiko Koga
Episode 7
Koga talks about why he was interested in open weight competition, and how important gripping is against bigger opponents.
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Fighting Mike Swain | Interview | Toshihiko Koga
Episode 8
Koga talks about sustaining an injury that hugely limited his available techniques, especially against left-handers. He explains how he overcame his subsequent fear of left-handers to beat Mike Swain in the World Championship final.
