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Objective: The object of this presentation is to summarize the common principles associated with a number of the combination techniques performed by high level judoka and which I have referred to during the instruction periods given to the advanced class at the University of Toronto, Hart House Dojo. Intro: Technical maturity makes a difference When watching judo competitions, we are frequently overwhelmed by what we see. There is often a yearning to try to attempt a technique that we have seen somewhere or executed so beautifully by someone else yet, the majority of students do not fully understand nor master all the fundamentals associated with the various techniques. As demonstrated during the classes, each student has to make an effort to grasp the meanings and relationships associated with each movement. Before we try something new, we need to take a step back and try to comprehend what is required to make a technique so efficient and so successful. We have covered many times that a beautiful technique is composed of three elements that are: the Kuzushi-Tsukuri and Kake. These elements are the fundamental guides towards the technical expertise we all seek. When these elements are mastered, the student can enter into the realm of performing a vibrant judo with enthusiasm and free expression. Single versus multiple application After a few months and as part of the normal judokas development there is a readiness to embark upon the competitive route. When the student is ready to answer the call of competitive venues, and entertain serious Shiai preparation, teachers will normally facilitate the route by ensuring that the students make due emphasis to implant the fundamentals correctly and that they concentrate on the development of a limited number of single techniques to best suit their personalities. Unless a student is able to apply diligently the principles applied to a few techniques and is able to demonstrate the true spirit of each technique, his further advancement will be restricted. Premature exposure to too many variety too soon may confuse the proceedings and diminish the chances to further exploit more advanced techniques.
Developing your training program With the above information, you may wish to develop your personal training program to achieve better results. When confused or undecided as to what to do, take the time to list half a dozen throws that you prefer and which you want to perform in competition. Make an analysis as to their processes of execution: Stance, preparatory position, weight distribution, movements of the legs, hips, arms head etc... (Kuzushi-Tsukuri and Tai sabaki- body movements), required distances, balance on one or two feet, distances or closeness with the opponent, balance requirement when performing from the right and left approaches. List all your options. Take notes of all the important details regarding each and every move, list everything you perform from the original Kumi kata, then observe how you can change or adapt other various grips and your degree of easiness. Make proper selection of choices of entry and approaching steps, your preferred distances, you ability to do rotational movements, your easiness to follow-up with ground techniques etc...After some trials with different partners, adjust your selection and develop your speed. Take note of the opponents reactions and adjust your style constantly.
Stability and power Some of the biggest difficulties you will encounter with exercising combinations techniques are the continual retention of your equilibrium and ensuring proper Shintai or displacement of your legs in order to maximize their power as alternate driving forces during your switching in the power bases, the displacements or the rotations.
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Conclusion It is by a combination of physical and mental power, determination, good instructions and coaching, experimental exercises, frequent refinement and daily practices that you will acquire the necessary skills to embark successfully into higher levels Shiai. Have a good training session.
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