Technical Drills for Skill Development

The following are the key fundamental skills supported by demonstrations from Isao Okano (former All Japan Champion).  Scroll down to bottom for Kakari Geiko

Tsugi Ashi / Ayumi ashi - General

Tsugi Ashi / Ayumi ashi - Ko uchi

Tsugi Ashi / Ayumi ashi - Osoto

Tai Sabaki (body turning) 

        - Tori Retreating (open up the space)
        - Tori Advancing (close down the space by spinning the back foot)

Uchi Komi

Kakari Geiko

Circular Movement

Multi Direction Uchi Komi
- Morote Seoi Nage / Tsuri Komi Goshi