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.
Koga shows a standard gripping against a right handed opponent. This also works left v left.
Koga shows how he dominates gripping against a right handed opponent. This also works left v left.
Toshihiko Koga shows a standard gripping for a right handed player against a left handed opponent. This also works left v right.
See how Koga gains the upper hand when grip fighting against a left handed opponent