Grappling sports are individual sports. Athletes step on the mat alone, perform alone and leave alone. The only help a grappler receives during his fight, comes from his coach and his supporting team, in the form of advices and cheering. And as such, the psychological pressure, durring a competition, […]

My name is Matsuura Akihiro, Kodokan Judo 8th Dan. -Alumnus of Doshisha University -Alumnus of Meiji School of Oriental Medicine -Osaka Judo Union Council Member -Eastern Osaka Judo Council Director -Chairman of the Board of Directors in a N.P.O. Kiwi Club Osaka -Alumni Permanent Director of Judo Club ain Doshisha University […]

    Learning to arch back is vital for a grappler. Arching is used widely not only in back drop throws (like suplex) or sacrifice throws, but also it is very common for competitors to arch, in order to avoid to be scored with ippon or a pin. And of […]