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.
Jeon shows that twitches and feints are a great way to a reaction from your opponent
Jeon shows how Korean judoka make their opponent's feel uncomfortable and disorientated from a sleeve and lapel shake
Jeon shows how to create space and stay in the dominant position when gripped up with your opponent. This is for a right v left gripping situation
Jeon shows how to keep your opponent at bay, whilst being in an attacking position yourself. This is for a right v left gripping situation
Jeon demonstrates the best ways to deal with an opponent who wants a high grip. This is for a right v left gripping situation
Jeon shows how to circle and block an opponent who likes to throw their arm over the top. This is for a right v right or left v left gripping situation
Former Olympic and triple World Champion Ki-Young Jeon shows different ways to block an opponent trying to throw over the top of the back. This is for a right v right or left v left gripping situation
Jeon shows one of the best ways to deal with an opponent who likes a strong grip over the back is by pinning the sleeve and cross gripping. This is for a right v right or left v left gripping situation
Jeon demonstrates his tactical gripping and how he used it do dominate contests
Jeon demonstrates his preferred left handed grip against right handed opponents. This is also applicable right v left
Jeon demonstrates how to deal with a high left lapel grip. This double grip break is Illegal in current IJF rules
Jeon demonstrates how to deal with an outside left grip. This is for a left v left situation but can also be applied to a right v right situation
Jeon demonstrates how to use your left hand to defend against a high right handed grip
Jeon demonstrates how to deal with an over the top right handed grip
Jeon demonstrates how to deal with a right russian grip
Jeon demonstrates how to deal with a left handed russian grip
Jeon demonstrates how to deal with a right handed korean grip
Jeon demonstrates how to deal with a left Korean grip. The double grip break is Illegal in current IJF rules
