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03/08/2026
This is perfectly legal.
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Parlati's legal leg grab In the recent Qingdao Grand Prix, Italy's Manuel Parlati did a very clever and opportunistic leg grab kosoto that is perfectly legal. He started off by doing a drop ouchi-gari on his opponent, Abylaikahn Zhubanazar (KAZ). The ouchi completely misses but Parlati immediately follows up with sumi-gaesh...
31/07/2026
🥋 Register Today for the 2026 Rock & Roll Judo Tournament! 🎸
Looking for quality mat time in a competitive, welcoming environment? The 2026 Rock & Roll Judo Tournament is the perfect opportunity for judoka of all ages and experience levels to sharpen their skills.
Hosted by American Judo in partnership with Chu To Bu Judo, this developmental tournament is designed to maximize your experience with as many matches as possible and a modified rule set that encourages learning, confidence, and growth.
📅 Date: September 19, 2026
📍 Location: Avon Middle School
🏫 Address: 3445 Long Road, Avon, OH 44011
Register today and we'll see you on the mats! 🥋
This is what we call "split the legs", one of the sneakiest and more effective ways to win on the ground in Judo! 🥋
Who has used this guard pass before?
29/07/2026
“I guarantee you sumo wrestlers will never have a chance in judo.”
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Kukolj prefers shido for stepping out of contest area Aleksandar Kukolj, a former European Champion and World Silver medalist, likes some of the new rules implemented by the IJF but one rule he doesn’t like is the stepping out rule where it’s no longer a penalty for straying outside the contest area.In an interview with the IJF, Kukolj says he unde...
28/07/2026
Your Judo, Upgraded 🔓🥋
Train beyond the mat with full access to American Judo’s live classes, deep technique libraries, and coaching from legends like Jimmy Pedro and Travis Stevens
Study at your own pace 📲, ask questions live 💬, and sharpen your judo IQ anytime, anywhere 🌍.
A lookback at Jimmy Pedro’s bronze medal 🥉 match at the 1996 Olympics Games in Atlanta 🇺🇸
Give this drill a go at practice tonight! 💥
A perfect way to boost your coordination and power on the mat.
15/07/2026
🔥 JULY ENCYCLOPEDIA RELEASE 🔥
A great throw can win a match. A great choke can end it.
Olympic medalist and world-class newaza specialist Travis Stevens breaks down one of the most effective submissions in judo: the collar choke.
🥋 Setups
⚔️ Competition-proven details
🎯 Finishing mechanics
📚 Step-by-step instruction
Whether you're looking to sharpen your groundwork or add a new weapon to your arsenal, this is a release you won't want to miss.
📥 Available now.
🥋 Reps matter.
Every uchikomi is a chance to sharpen your technique, improve your timing, and build the muscle memory needed to execute when it counts.
The best throws don't happen by accident. They're built one repetition at a time.
12/07/2026
🥇 GOLD & 🥈 SILVER in Paks 🇭🇺
Jonathan Yang and Emily Jaspe continue their impressive junior seasons, capturing gold and silver at the 2026 Paks Junior European Cup.
With the Junior World Championships in Tashkent, Uzbekistan on the horizon, this was another valuable opportunity to gain international experience and build momentum against top-level competition. 💪🇺🇸🥋