Looking for a book: Uchimata (Judo Masterclass Techniques)
Does anybody know where I can borrow / buy a copy of Uchimata (Judo Masterclass Techniques) by Hitoshi Sugai?
It is supposed to be an excellent book on the subject, however the only place that I found it was on the UK's Amazon, selling for £164.95 (used).
Might Have it upstairs...I will check
Maols.com has the whole masterclass series or $22each
Pretty sure I've seen it for about that at Lang Son Traders in Arlington. Let me know if you strike out and I can stop by there.
its sitting by the computer for you downstairs -enjoy
Outstanding! Thanks Nick.
I was thumbing through that book the other morning and it raised a question in my mind. Not being all that familiar with uchi mata myself, I've noticed that some version reap uke's far leg, which to me, looks an awful lot like hani goshi, whereas other versions (and the one I'm familiar with) reap uke's near leg. Any reason or difference?
Sean Ashby wrote:I was thumbing through that book the other morning and it raised a question in my mind. Not being all that familiar with uchi mata myself, I've noticed that some version reap uke's far leg, which to me, looks an awful lot like hani goshi, whereas other versions (and the one I'm familiar with) reap uke's near leg. Any reason or difference?
Are you talking about ko uchimata? I haven't read the whole book yet, but Hitoshi Sugai mentioned early that he presents a number of different forms of uchimata so that you can adjust for uke's physical qualities, as well as uke's position and grips. I'll write again if I find a more precise answer.
I typically go after uke's trailing leg. But, that's just me, and I'm uchi-mata doesn't rank way up on my scale of favorite throws.
I think it's important to note that uchi-mata is most closely related to okuri-ashi-hari, with respect to timing and uke's fall. Many people view uchi-mata as a blown hip throw, but this is not an appropriate way to look at the throw considering it is classified as ashi-waza.
For learning, there are two methods I take to teaching it. Your mileage may vary.
First, from a standard osoto-gari position -- three feet on the line -- pull your right hand to your right shoulder, which makes uke's left leg come forward. As his leg moves, lift your right leg straight outward, as we see in harai-goshi executed in Nage-No-Kata. This makes a classical, face-to-face uchi-mata.
Second, setup a left side okuri-ashi-harai. Develop the timing of the footsweep application. From there, target uke's rear leg for a reaping action, and you should end up with a very nice modern form of uchi-mata.