: Higashi emphasizes finishing mechanics based on how an opponent reacts, ensuring you maintain control and reach a dominant top position. Technical Content Breakdown
This instructional is best suited for who want to improve their stand-up game or old-school Judokas looking to reclaim the "lost" techniques of pre-2008 Judo. While beginners can benefit from Higashi’s clear teaching style, some reviewers suggest mastering basic gripping and 1-2 primary combinations first to avoid information overload. Basic Judo Leg Grabs by Shintaro Higashi
: Unlike many highlight-reel videos, Higashi teaches leg grabs as a cohesive system rather than isolated, flashy moves. : Higashi emphasizes finishing mechanics based on how
: The series includes deep dives into techniques like the Kata Guruma (fireman's carry), showing variations that utilize the leg grab for maximum effectiveness in rulesets that allow it. Basic Judo Leg Grabs by Shintaro Higashi