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Uchi mata

Uchi mata

17 Seasons

Uchi mata is widely regarded as the most beautiful and spectacular of all judo throws.

From the nine techniques of 'Uchi mata King' Kosei Inoue, to the spinning version of Ugo Legrand, the Makikomi of Craig Fallon and the unorthodox variations of Liparteliani and Tchrikishvili, there is an Uchi mata here for every different type of judoka.

Uchi mata
  • Neil Adams - Uchi mata - Head wrap

    Episode 1

    A close contact Uchi mata where the head is wrapped up before throwing

  • Neil Adams - Uchi mata - Spinning

    Episode 2

    In this clip Neil Adams demonstrates a spinning Uchi mata

  • Neil Adams - Uchi mata counter

    Episode 3

    In this clip Neil Adams demonstrates a counter to Uchi mata

  • Neil Adams - Uchi mata - Ken ken

    Episode 4

    In this clip Neil Adams demonstrates a Ken ken Uchi mata

  • Nagayama's one handed Uchi mata | Neil Adams

    Episode 5

    Neil Adams analyses Nagayama's one handed Uchi mata - from the Baku World Championships 2018.

  • Liparteliani's Uchi mata | Neil Adams

    Episode 6

    Former World Champion Neil Adams reviews Varlam Liparteliani's lapel hand grip for his Uchi mata against opposite stance opponents.

  • Moura’s Uchi mata | Neil Adams

    Episode 7

    Former World Champion Neil Adams analyses Brazils David Moura's well timed Uchi mata, in the Quarter final of the 2017 World Championships

  • Macedo’s Spinning Uchi mata | Neil Adams

    Episode 8

    Former World Champion Neil Adams analyses Rafael Macedo's (BRA) Spinning Uchi mata from the Semi final of the 2017 Zagreb Grand Prix.

  • -81kg: Khasan Khalmurzaev's (RUS) Uchi mata | Neil Adams | Rio 2016

    Episode 9

    Former World Champion analyses how Russia's Olympic Champion Khalmurzaev forces a reaction in his opponent before throwing with Uchi mata.

  • Khalmurzaev's single side Uchi mata | Neil Adams

    Episode 10

    Watch the switch of grip from Khusen Khalmurzaev (RUS) that allows him to complete his Uchi mata.

  • Sasaki's Uchi mata | Neil Adams

    Episode 11

    Sasaki of Japan manages to maintain his balance after a big attack from Mollaei (IRI), readjusting to switch the direction and using the momentum to score Ippon.

  • Ono's variations of Uchi mata | Neil Adams

    Episode 12

    Neil Adams analyses two different Uchi matas from Japan's double World Champion Shohei Ono, used at the 2016 Dusseldorf Grand Prix.

  • Uchi mata re-adjustment from Ebinuma | Neil Adams

    Episode 13

    Neil Adams looks at the amazing Uchi mata of Japan's triple World Champion Masashi Ebinuma's, which he used to deadly effect in the 2016 Paris Grand Slam.

  • Hand control for Uchi Mata | Neil Adams

    Episode 14

    Former World Champion Neil Adams shows the difference in hand control of two different Uchi matas at the 2016 Almaty Grand Prix; Joshiro Maruyama (JPN) and Leandro Guilheiro (BRA).

  • Nagayama's Uchi mata from failed attack | Neil Adams

    Episode 15

    Former World Champion and IJF Expert Neil Adams analyses a failed attack from Japanese World Champion Takato, that is exploited by the Junior World Champion Nagayama.

  • Iida's Uchi mata | Neil Adams

    Episode 16

    Former World Champion Neil Adams analyses a double lapel grip with a classic Japanese entry for Uchi mata in the final of the 2017 Paris Grand Slam

  • Uchi mata from Yoshida and Haga | Neil Adams

    Episode 17

    Former British World Champion Neil Adams analyses two amazing Uchi matas used in the 2015 Tokyo Grand Slam

  • Garcia Mesa's Uchi mata | Neil Adams

    Episode 18

    A fantastic example from the 2018 Tunis Grand Prix of how to catch an opponent after a poor technique - Garcia Mesa executes a great Uchi mata catching her opponent for an unexpected Ippon.

  • -52kg Majlinda Kelmendi's (KOS) Uchi mata set-up | Neil Adams | Rio 2016

    Episode 19

    Former World Champion Neil Adams analyses a great set-up for Uchi mata from 2016 Olympic Champion Majlinda Kelmendi (KOS).

  • Ardanov's Kosoto gari from Uchi mata set-up | Neil Adams

    Episode 20

    Former World Champion Neil Adams analyses a beautiful combination from Russia's Anzaur Ardanov to score Ippon in the 2017 Paris Grand Slam

  • Boboev's Uchi mata sukashi | Neil Adams

    Episode 21

    Former World Champion and IJF Expert Neil Adams analyses a great example of how to counter Uchi-mata from Uzbekistan's Boboev in the bronze medal contest of the 2016 Tokyo Grand Slam

  • Overview | Uchi Mata & Harai Goshi | Colin Oates

    Episode 22

    Colin Oates says that when it comes to his Uchi mata and Harai goshi he has one key thing in mind, which is how to get a reaction from his partner.

    It’s this reaction that generates the crucial momentum that he needs in order to throw.

    His standard variations of both Uchi mata and Harai goshi a...

  • Kosoto Gari Twitch | Uchi Mata & Harai Goshi | Colin Oates

    Episode 23

    Colin Oates says that when it comes to his Uchi mata and Harai goshi, his focus is on getting his partner into a position where it’s easy to throw them.

    He does this by twitching for Kosoto gari.

    With the partner not wanting to be thrown backwards he shifts his weight forwards.

    Ideal for Uchi...

  • Off The Sleeve | Uchi Mata & Harai Goshi | Colin Oates

    Episode 24

    Colin Oates has a variation of Uchi mata that he uses when his left sleeve is being pinned. It works on the same principle as the Korean off the sleeve Tai otoshi, where you lure the opponent into the throw by pretending to break off their sleeve grip.

    Here, the opponent prevents Oates from taki...