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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Juji gatame from transition | Euan Burton
Episode 1
Here Burton shows a lightening fast armlock that comes from his Sumi gaeshi grip.
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Juji gatame from all fours | Euan Burton
Episode 2
Here Burton demonstrates chopping his opponent down to all fours and transitioning straight into Juji gatame.
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Juji ashi shiho gatame - Juji gatame | Euan Burton
Episode 3
Burton shows an effective way of how to deal with a strong opponent who can defend against Juji gatame
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06:47Episode 4
Ude gatame | Euan Burton
Episode 4
This technique was one of Euan Burton's trademarks. He won many of his top international contests with this devastating armlock.
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03:01Episode 5
Okuri eri jime | Euan Burton
Episode 5
Multiple World and European medallist Euan Burton shows his sliding collar strangle - Okuri eri jime
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Okuri eri jime from transition | Euan Burton
Episode 6
Burton sets this strangle up from standing as he waits and anticipates his opponent's attack.
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04:39Episode 7
Okuri eri jime variation | Euan Burton
Episode 7
Tokyo GS Champion Euan Burton shows a very fast and effective strangle, which is set up from standing.
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02:08Episode 8
Crocodile roll | Euan Burton
Episode 8
From on top of his opponent's back Burton shows a very fast turn into Osae komi.
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Crocodile half roll into Sode jime | Euan Burton
Episode 9
If Burton finds it difficult to employ his full Crocodile roll hold-down he will look to change the attack to this very interesting strangle.
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Crocodile full roll into Sode jime | Euan Burton
Episode 10
As opponent's found ways to stop his half roll into Sode jime, Burton adapted this new and very effective strangle.
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05:33Episode 11
Akimoto roll | Euan Burton
Episode 11
Tokyo GS Champion Burton shows an amazing roll into Osae komi which he learnt from 2010 World Champion Hiroyuki Akimoto of Japan.
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05:29Episode 12
Akimoto roll to the side | Euan Burton
Episode 12
Tokyo GS Champion Burton shows a side variation to the Akimoto roll.
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Competitive Career | Interview | Euan Burton
Episode 13
Double world medallist Euan Burton speaks about the highs and lows of his competitive career
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Late Developer In Judo | Interview | Euan Burton
Episode 14
Double world medallist Euan Burton speaks about how his love for judo and hard work brought him results later on in his career
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02:01Episode 15
Giving 100% | Interview | Euan Burton
Episode 15
Euan Burton speaks about giving 100% effort in training and in judo
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02:07Episode 16
Training In Japan | Interview | Euan Burton
Episode 16
Euan Burton speaks about the long periods of time he trained in Japan over the course of his career.
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Enjoying Your Judo | Interview | Euan Burton
Episode 17
Double world medallist Euan Burton speaks about getting the balance between being efficient in your judo and enjoying it.
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01:33Episode 18
Judo Mentality | Interview | Euan Burton
Episode 18
Euan Burton speaks about the importance of pushing yourself as much as you can both physically and mentally, and how much that positively impacts you in competition
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Becoming One Of The World's Best | Interview | Euan Burton
Episode 19
Double world medallist Euan Burton speaks about how he started analysing other judoka in order to improve his judo.
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Developing My Judo | Interview | Euan Burton
Episode 20
Double world medallist Euan Burton speaks about he adapted his judo to become one of the best in the world at his weight.
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The Day Of Competition | Interview | Euan Burton
Episode 21
Euan Burton speaks about the last few days in a build up to a competition, and in particular what he does on the day he fights. This includes his very final mental preparation just as he's about to step out onto the mat
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Importance Of Studying Video Footage | Interview | Euan Burton
Episode 22
Euan Burton talks about the importance of studying judo by using video.
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Analysing Opponents | Interview | Euan Burton
Episode 23
Euan Burton talks about analysing his opponents. But he points out the importance of getting the balance right, and giving enough attention to getting your own judo right
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Reputation in Japan | Interview | Euan Burton
Episode 24
Euan Burton talks about the succeses he had when fighting in Japan, and the respect he received from Japanese judo as a result.