Tag: drop seoi-nage
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What Happened When the IJF Banned Leg Grabs: Impact on Technique Evolution
The IJF’s 2010-2013 leg grab ban was the largest single-cycle shift in competitive judo technique selection in modern history. Here is how it happened and what changed.
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Why Drop Seoi-Nage Is So Effective in International Judo Competition
Drop seoi-nage solves the central problem standing shoulder throws face: opponents who lower their center of gravity to resist the back-load. By dropping to both knees, the attacker undercuts even the deepest defensive posture — and the 2012 leg grab ban made it significantly safer.
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Seoi-Nage vs Ippon-Seoi-Nage: What Is the Difference?
Seoi-nage uses both arms across the full back; ippon-seoi-nage penetrates with one arm over one shoulder. The difference matters in competition: each variant fits different grip situations, and elite athletes train both alongside eri-seoi-nage to build a complete shoulder throw game.