Judo Groundwork – See the Animations
Judo Groundwork
Judo Groundwork is an animated online resource to accompany the judo book: Learn Judo Groundwork Master 20 Turnovers
If you are looking to improve your newaza skills – you’re in the right place!
Scroll down to see all the animations!
Learn Groundwork 20 Turnovers Book
You can buy the book « 20 Turnovers » here
Coaches can buy the book at wholesale rates here.
How to use the animations as you study the book!
Scroll down to see all the animations!
Keep track of your progress!
Go to page 10 and 11 in the book – and you will find your progress chart (see above)
Choose a turnover you want to learn, and take a look at it in the book.
Scroll down to the same turnover (below), and watch the animation.
Practise. Ask you Sensei before you try anything new. Start slowly. Use the animation and the book to guide you through the steps. Repeat until you feel the movement is natural to you.
Progress. Keep track! When you can do the turnover tick it in your copy of 20 Judo Turnovers and when you have completely mastered it – then star it.
What’s in the book?
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The book contains all 20 Turnovers, illustrated step by step, along with tips and tutorials on how to do each move and is suitable for judoka of all levels (except complete novices)
- The author of the book is Olympic judo medallist and world judo champion, Nik Fairbrother, an 8th Dan with over 30 years of experience of children’s books and judo training.
Why Learning Turnovers is So Important
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We need to learn turnovers so we can get our partner into a hold down and win!
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But the problem is our partner doesn’t want to be turned over. They will defend! They will curl up in a ball, or lay flat on their stomach. And how do you break through these defences?
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These 20 Turnovers shows you how!
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Learn as many as you can – and you will be able to turn your partner over from many positions.
Who can use the Book?
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Parents and Judoka together – The book « Learn Judo Groundwork Master 20 Turnovers » can be used by parents to support their kids at home like this dad does
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Judo Coaches can buy copies of the book wholesale at discount rates. Here are the prices. If you’d like a specific quantity not listed please contact Nik Fairbrother.
The Animations
Let’s begin!
Here are the animations – click on the links below to see a larger animation and a short tutorial on each technique. Aim to learn at least one turnover for each common defence:
Turnovers for when uke defends on all fours
Turnovers for when uke defends laying flat on their stomach
Turnovers for when you are on your back
Do you have a question about Judo Groundwork?
What does newaza mean and what does it include?
Newaza (ne-waza) is the Japanese word for groundwork, and it covers hold downs, turnovers (and in senior judo it also includes armlocks and strangles).
How do you win in groundwork judo?
You win in groundwork judo by holding or pinning your opponent down for 20 seconds to score an ippon. During a contest the referee will shout « Osae-komi! » when the hold is on, and « Toketa! » if your opponent escapes and breaks the hold down.
What is the Japanese name for hold down?
Osaekomi or Osaekomi-waza in the Japanese name for hold downs in judo.
Are leg locks allowed in judo?
No leg locks are illegal in judo and will earn you a disqualification if attempted.
Are arm locks allowed in judo?
Armlocks are legal in senior judo and are called Kansetsu-waza. Armlocks are not allowed in junior judo.
Are strangles allowed in judo?
Strangles are legal in senior judo and are called Shime-waza.
Which Koka Kids Books teach groundwork skills?
There are two Koka Kids books that help judoka improve their groundwork skills. For beginners and intermediates there is the « 10 Hold Downs and 10 Groundwork Challenges » and for intermediates and advanced there is the book: « Learn Groundwork Master 20 Turnovers. »
