Grip fighting is one of the most important aspects of judo. Our Superstar Judo coaching library contains over 150 videos of the world's greatest judoka revealing their gripping techniques, strategies and tricks.
Learn numerous grip breaks, the ways to pin the sleeve and dominate the lapel, getting to the opponent's back, using the head, the benefits of posture and movement, gripping game-plans, and transitions into both Tachi waza and Newaza.
Former World and European Champion Craig Fallon likes to get an early advantage over his opponent's before they've even gripped up...
Former World and European Champion Craig Fallon shows the lapel feed he uses to set up the opening for his Seoi otoshi.
Former World Champion Craig Fallon shows how he likes to circle for his opponent's sleeve, when fighting a right hander.
Former World Champion Craig Fallon introduces the different type of lapel feeds he does against right handed opponents.
Former World Champion Craig Fallon introduces the different type of lapel feeds he does against right handed opponents.
In a left versus right situation Fallon shows his lapel feed against opponents who adopt a low stance.
Former World Champion Craig Fallon shows how he likes to attack when a right handed opponent takes a lapel grip.
Former World and European Champion Craig Fallon shows a very unusual solution to a strong right handed lapel grip.
Former World Champion Craig Fallon shows an amazing way to use the head to neutralise the strength in your opponent's gripping.
Fallon shows how he uses his head on his opponent's shoulder to help break their balance. This is an ideal set-up for his Tomoe nage.
Craig Fallon shows a great way to neutralise a same stance opponent's power hand by using the head.
Fallon talks about the importance of grip-fighting and how he likes to use his head to attack and defend.