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 his Uchi mata variation that he used on heavier opponents.
Double World and Olympic Champion Keiji Suzuki reveals the upper body movement for his Uchi mata on heavier opponents.
Double World and Olympic Champion Keiji Suzuki reveals the methods he uses to break the opponents balance for his Uchi mata on heavier opponents.
Double World and Olympic Champion Keiji Suzuki reveals the leg movements for his Uchi mata on heavier opponents.
Double World and Olympic Champion Keiji Suzuki reveals how to finish his Uchi mata on heavier opponents.
Watch Double World and Olympic Champion Keiji Suzuki use his Uchi mata variation in competition.
Double World and Olympic Champion - Keiji Suzuki demonstrates his Uchi mata against opponents in the -100kg category and below.
Double World and Olympic Champion - Keiji Suzuki shows us the upper body components of his Uchi mata that he uses against lighter opponents
Double World and Olympic Champion - Keiji Suzuki shows us the upper body components of his Uchi mata that he uses against lighter opponents
Double World and Olympic Champion - Keiji Suzuki shows us the kuzushi elements for his Uchi mata that he uses against lighter opponents
Double World and Olympic Champion - Keiji Suzuki using his Uchi mata in competitions against lighter opponents.
