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Judo Forward Throws and Philosophy
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21:42 - 31:57 (10:15)

The ultimate goal of forward throws in Judo is to get the opponent to do a forward roll in midair and land on their back, regardless of the type of grip used, while the philosophy of judo revolves around how the throws work.

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The key to executing judo throws is getting below the opponent's center of gravity, which determines where to put your feet and how much of a split is needed.
21:42 - 25:24 (03:42)
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Judo
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The key to executing judo throws is getting below the opponent's center of gravity, which determines where to put your feet and how much of a split is needed. Knowing this allows you to figure out how to get your opponent off balance.

Chapter
Judo Forward Throws and Philosophy
Episode
#223 – Travis Stevens: Judo, Olympics, and Mental Toughness
Podcast
Lex Fridman Podcast
The ultimate goal of forward throws in Judo is to get an opponent to do a forward roll in midair and land on their back, regardless of the gripping variation or the name of the throw.
25:24 - 27:55 (02:30)
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Judo
Summary

The ultimate goal of forward throws in Judo is to get an opponent to do a forward roll in midair and land on their back, regardless of the gripping variation or the name of the throw. This includes Uchimada and Haragoshi, where the person executing the throw is often standing on only one foot.

Chapter
Judo Forward Throws and Philosophy
Episode
#223 – Travis Stevens: Judo, Olympics, and Mental Toughness
Podcast
Lex Fridman Podcast
The Judo techniques involve variations in gripping where the attacker falls onto their back and sticks their legs somewhere onto the opponent's body to trip them or to do the somersault over the opponent's shoulder.
27:55 - 31:57 (04:02)
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Judo
Summary

The Judo techniques involve variations in gripping where the attacker falls onto their back and sticks their legs somewhere onto the opponent's body to trip them or to do the somersault over the opponent's shoulder.

Chapter
Judo Forward Throws and Philosophy
Episode
#223 – Travis Stevens: Judo, Olympics, and Mental Toughness
Podcast
Lex Fridman Podcast