Tandoku renshu is translated as independent practice. Also known as ‘shadow uchi-komi’, It’s a unique and useful tool to have in your Judo armoury, as you can work alone, without a partner.

Tandoku renshu can be used for warming up, or for coaches to check posture and technique. It is particula...

Here is Tandoku renshu for seoi-nage. Kanamaru imitates the full movement as done with a partner as closely as possible, pausing between each repetition to ensure he has finished in the correct posture. In the final position, you should be standing firm on the tatami, feet in line and shoulder wi...

There are two variations of tandoku renshu for osoto-gari, both requiring great focus on balance. The dynamic nature of osoto means it cannot be completed in a stationary position, but is performed on the move, in a line down the tatami. The more basic of the two variations involves taking a coup...

The practice of tandoku renshu helps improve timing, an essential component for ashi-waza. As shown here, you must maintain an upright posture and turn the sole of your sweeping foot inwards. This creates the necessary tension in your leg and allows you to comfortably catch the foot you’re attack...

Yusuke Kanamaru teaches you the "Around The World" drill for improving your osaekomi transition.

Neil Adams is here to show you how to get the best out of your uchi komi bands!

Watch this introduction to uchi komi bands to learn the basics behind using them.

Neil Adams walks you through how to correctly use your uchi komi bands - how to properly use the tension of your bands, how to grip and what hand movements to use.

Neil Adams explains how to use uchi komi bands to practice backwards throw movements. For backwards throws it's not just about pulling - but also pushing

Neil Adams shows you how to integrate realistic movements into your uchi komi practice using bands.

Your opponents will not be static, so you need to simulate the movements taught here to get in that perfect practice.

Here is an exercise Colin Oates uses to train weight transference.

By placing four cones to create the shape of a square in a two by two metre area, Oates demonstrates a very effective way of changing direction quickly and adjusting your body weight accordingly.

This ability to transfer your we...

Ashi waza is a huge part of Kirill Denisov’s judo game.

As well as regularly scoring with Ashi waza, he incorporates it into his Kumi kata, his movement and he uses it as a platform to set up his biggest throws.

For Ashi waza to be such a big feature within his judo requires repetition and va...

Kirill Denisov has five main Ashi waza Uchikomi.

The first is for a standard Kouchi gari.

The second is for his double Kouchi combination.

Then comes his skipping Kouchi gari.

Next up is this De ashi barai counter attack.

The idea is for Denisov to anticipate De ashi, and attack with Kouchi...

One of the hallmarks of Kirill Denisov’s judo is his ability to disorientate and destabilise his opponents.

It’s this unique capability that gives him so many openings and opportunities in Tachi waza.

Denisov seamlessly blends Kumi kata with movement and Ashi waza… And his Kumi kata and Ashi wa...