Euan Burton
5 Seasons
Multiple World and European medalist Euan Burton reveals the techniques that transformed him from 'an unexceptional teenage judoka' to one of the best in the world.
In his own words: "I will break down the gripping, preparation, attack system and newaza that I built my judo around and show you how, by taking care of the basics, you can take your competitive judo to the next level."
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03:02Episode 1
Twitch to get a reaction | Euan Burton
Episode 1
This forward twitch is done when Burton has a strong sleeve and lapel grip and his opponent is in a defensive posture. To break their posture he twitches forward.
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Fast feet to get a reaction | Euan Burton
Episode 2
Burton likes to get a reaction from his opponent by using a fast piece of footwork. This gives him the opening to throw.
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Bouncing to get a reaction | Euan Burton
Episode 3
One of Burton’s most effective ways to get a reaction from an opponent is to bounce his weight up and down when gripped up.
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03:12Episode 4
Right v left twitch | Euan Burton
Episode 4
When fighting against a left handed opponent, Burton – a right hander, has a good twitch to get their left leg back, so that he can throw with his Uchi mata.
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04:27Episode 5
Controlling the distance | Euan Burton
Episode 5
A big part of Euan Burton’s game was strong and offensive gripping. Burton, a right hander, shows how he likes to control the distance when fighting a left handed opponent.
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03:41Episode 6
Breaking The Lapel Grip | Euan Burton
Episode 6
Burton shows his strongest grip break against right handed opponents who like to take his lapel
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02:56Episode 7
Catching the sleeve | Euan Burton
Episode 7
In a right versus right situation one of Burton’s key objectives is to dominate his opponent’s right hand. Here Burton shows how he prevents his opponent from getting their lapel grip
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Blocking the arm coming over | Euan Burton
Episode 8
Here Burton shows his strong and aggressive response if an opponent tries to throw their arm over the top
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Lapel and arm over the top grip | Euan Burton
Episode 9
Burton shows one of the ways he likes to control his opponent’s head
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03:41Episode 10
Dealing with high arm | Euan Burton
Episode 10
Burton shows one of the ways he neutralises a strong right handed fighter.
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Cross grip and arm over the top | Euan Burton
Episode 11
Here Burton’s shows a very unorthodox grip from which many of his throws came
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04:14Episode 12
Uchi mata | Euan Burton
Episode 12
Double World and triple European medallist Burton shows one of his major scoring techniques.
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04:09Episode 13
Uchi mata makikomi | Euan Burton
Episode 13
Double World medallist Euan Burton shows his very unusual Uchi mata makikomi, which involves wrapping up his opponent's arm and latching onto his own jacket.
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04:22Episode 14
Harai Makikomi | Euan Burton
Episode 14
Double World medallist Euan Burton shows his very unusual Harai makikomi. The wrap up of the arm is the same as his Uchi mata makikomi.
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03:04Episode 15
Yama arashi | Euan Burton
Episode 15
Tokyo Grand Slam winner Burton demonstrates a deadly Yama arashi, breaking it down into incredible detail.
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02:58Episode 16
Sumi gaeshi | Euan Burton
Episode 16
A right handed fighter, Burton’s Sumi gaeshi comes from a left handed lapel grip, with his right hand taking a cross lapel grip.
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01:20Episode 17
Arm wrap Sumi gaeshi | Euan Burton
Episode 17
Burton’s arm wrap variation of Sumi gaeshi perfectly complements his forwards Makikomi techniques.
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01:43Episode 18
Yoko sumi gaeshi | Euan Burton
Episode 18
Burton has a very unusual Yoko sumi gaeshi, which he uses when his opponent tries to defend his standard Sumi gaeshi.
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02:19Episode 19
Uchi mata gaeshi | Euan Burton
Episode 19
Burton’s Uchi mata gaeshi starts from his favoured high sleeve and collar grip. Like most of his techniques he has his own unique version of the technique.
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02:22Episode 20
Osoto gari | Euan Burton
Episode 20
Burton’s Osoto gari usually comes when he’s in an extreme right versus right stance.
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02:20Episode 21
Osoto gaeshi | Euan Burton
Episode 21
Burton has a strong counter attack to an opponent who likes to throw with Osoto gari. This was the technique that he used to win his first European Championships medal.
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03:27Episode 22
Kosoto gari | Euan Burton
Episode 22
Euan Burton’s Kosoto gari, like many of his techniques, is unconventional.
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Kosoto gake counter - drop Seoi nage | Euan Burton
Episode 23
Burton shows his Kosoto gake counter to drop Seoi nage
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01:38Episode 24
Chop down to get the back | Euan Burton
Episode 24
Here Tokyo GS Champion Burton shows a chop down to leave him in attacking position in Newaza