Have you ever noticed how easy it is to lose your posture when entering from a Shomen Uchi attack? Most people either lead with their face or hunch over or they hesitate, which messes up the timing. In this video, we’ll look at how to enter smoothly and maintain posture during Shomen Uchi Irimi ...

Do you ever feel your shoulders tighten when you try Kokyunage or Kokyu Ho? In this lesson, we’ll work through a progression that starts lying down on the tatami, moves into hanmi handachi, and finally brings us to standing. By releasing the shoulders and learning to move from the hips, you’ll f...

As nage do you often wonder: How do I execute sutemi waza without relying on force? And as uke, you might ask: How do I roll safely when my partner does sutemi waza - a sacrifice throw? In this lesson, we’ll look at how to keep the chest open and expansive, even when you’re the one falling as na...