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.
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00:41Episode 1
Neil Adams - Uchi mata - Head wrap
Episode 1
A close contact Uchi mata where the head is wrapped up before throwing
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00:51Episode 2
Neil Adams - Uchi mata - Spinning
Episode 2
In this clip Neil Adams demonstrates a spinning Uchi mata
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00:51Episode 3
Neil Adams - Uchi mata counter
Episode 3
In this clip Neil Adams demonstrates a counter to Uchi mata
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01:39Episode 4
Neil Adams - Uchi mata - Ken ken
Episode 4
In this clip Neil Adams demonstrates a Ken ken Uchi mata
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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.
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02:20Episode 6
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.
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02:02Episode 7
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
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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.
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-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.
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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.
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01:34Episode 11
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.
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03:45Episode 12
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.
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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.
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02:49Episode 14
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).
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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.
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03:23Episode 16
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
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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
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01:39Episode 18
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.
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-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).
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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
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02:17Episode 21
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
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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...
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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...
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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...