In our opinion, Keiji Suzuki is without question the world's leading expert on Ashi waza.
Suzuki fought in the same era as his great Japanese rival Kosei Inoue. In 2002, when Suzuki started making a name for himself, Inoue was already an international superstar, having won two World Championships and the 2000 Olympic Games.
Suzuki designed a judo system that was based on every type of judo opponent and scenario. His repertoire of techniques catered for every direction, every type of grip and every style of opponent.
This is the first time Suzuki has revealed his Ashi waza to the world. He breaks down each and every Ashi waza, showing grips, leg movement, foot placement, posture, balance, weight transference and execution. There is also the chance to see Suzuki using his Ashi waza at the world's biggest competitions.
We filmed in the same Kodokan dojo that FF used to film the great Toshihiko Koga back in 2001. It was a real pleasure and honour to work with Suzuki. He is a true hero of ours. He epitomises everything that is great about judo. He opened our eyes to the real capabilities of Ashi waza and judo. We cannot wait to share with you his ideas, concepts and techniques.
This is judo in its purest form.
Double World and Olympic Champion Keiji Suzuki introduces the two different variations of his Kosoto gari that he uses against left handed opponents.
Double World and Olympic Champion Keiji Suzuki reveals his Kosoto gari that he uses against left handed opponents
Double World and Olympic Champion Keiji Suzuki reveals his amazing one-handed variation of his Kosoto gari, which was made famous in the final of the 2003 World Championships
A chance to see double World and Olympic Champion Keiji Suzuki's using his Kosoto gari against left handed opponents in competition.
2003 World Championship competition analysis of Keiji Suzuki's one handed Kosoto gari.
Double World and Olympic Champion Keiji Suzuki introduces his De ashi barai against right handed opponents.
Double World and Olympic Champion Keiji Suzuki reveals his upper body movement for his Kosoto gari against right handed opponents.
Double World and Olympic Champion Keiji Suzuki reveals his leg movement and foot placement for his Kosoto gari against right handed opponents.
Double World and Olympic Champion Keiji Suzuki reveals the pivot on his foot for his Kosoto gari against right handed opponents.
Double World and Olympic Champion Keiji Suzuki reveals the breaking of balance and execution for his Kosoto gari against right handed opponents.
Double World and Olympic Champion Keiji Suzuki introduces his Kouchi gari against same stance opponents.
Double World and Olympic Champion Keiji Suzuki reveals the upper body movement his Kouchi gari against same stance opponents.
Double World and Olympic Champion Keiji Suzuki reveals the lower body movements for his Kouchi gari against same stance opponents.
Double World and Olympic Champion Keiji Suzuki reveals how he breaks the opponents balance for his Kouchi gari against same stance opponents.
Watch how Double World and Olympic Champion Keiji Suzuki used his Kouchi gari in Competition.
Double World and Olympic Champion Keiji Suzuki introduces his Osoto gari that he uses against right handed opponents.
Double World and Olympic Champion Keiji Suzuki introduces his Osoto gari that he uses against right handed opponents
Double World and Olympic Champion Keiji Suzuki reveals his upper body movement for his Osoto gari against right handed opponents.
Double World and Olympic Champion Keiji Suzuki reveals how he trains his Osoto gari against right handed opponents.
Double World and Olympic Champion Keiji Suzuki reveals his execution for his Osoto gari against right handed opponents.
Double World and Olympic Champion Keiji Suzuki introduces his Kosoto gari that he uses against right handed opponents.
Double World and Olympic Champion Keiji Suzuki reveals the grips and upper body movement for his De ashi barai against right handed opponents.
Double World and Olympic Champion Keiji Suzuki reveals the leg movement and foot placement for his De ashi barai against right handed opponents.
Double World and Olympic Champion Keiji Suzuki reveals the breaking of balance and how he trains his De ashi barai against right handed opponents.
