Episode 20 - Tai Otoshi Part 2
This is a more technical instruction of Tai Otoshi with more throws and a section on how to counter this attack. Sensei Pat Burris helps with the intro to this video.
A two time Olympian (1972 & 1976) Sensei Burris operates a dojo in Oklahoma City. He was also one of the 1996 U.S.A. Judo Olympic Team coaching Judo greats such as Damon Keeve, Brian Olson, Clifton Sunada, Orlando Fuentes, Jimmy Pedro, Jason Morris and Rene Capo.
You can also listen to a podcast interview of Sensei Burris on The Judo Podcast here.
2008 U.S. Judo Olympic Team
The 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials for Judo at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas concluded with the announcement of the 10 players that will compete at the Olympic Games in Beijing on August 9-15 2008.
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The U.S. Judo Olympic Team
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Women’s 48kg
Sayaka Matsumoto (El Cerrito, Calif. / NYAC / East Bay Judo Institute)
Alternate: Ann Shiraishi (San Francisco, Calif. / East Bay Judo Institute)
Women’s 57kg
Valerie Gotay (Harlingen, Texas / USA Judo National Training Site at Harlingen)
Alternate: Hannah Martin (Glenville, N.Y. / NYAC / USA Judo National Training Site at the Jason Morris Judo Center)
Women’s 70kg
Ronda Rousey (Wakefield, Mass. / NYAC / USA Judo National Team FORCE)
Alternate: Katie Sell (Oshkosh, Wis. / USA Judo National Training Site at the Olympic Training Center)
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Men’s 60kg
Taraje Williams-Murray (Bronx, N.Y. / NYAC / Spartak Sports Club)
Alternate: Josh O’Neil (Colorado Springs, Colo. / USA Judo National Training Site at the Olympic Training Center)
Men’s 66kg
Taylor Takata (Colorado Springs, Colo. / USA Judo National Training Site at the Olympic Training Center)
Alternate: Jeremy Liggett (Glenville, N.Y. / NYAC / USA Judo National Training Site at the Jason Morris Judo Center)
Men’s 73kg
Ryan Reser (Colorado Springs, Colo. / USA Judo National Training Site at the Olympic Training Center)
Alternate: Chuck Jefferson (San Jose, Calif. / USA Judo National Training Site at San Jose State University)
Men’s 81kg
Travis Stevens (Glenville, N.Y. / USA Judo National Training Site at the Jason Morris Judo Center)
Alternate: Aaron Cohen (Buffalo Grove, Ill. / NYAC / Cohen’s Judo)
Men’s 90kg
Brian Olson (Boulder, Colo. / NYAC / USA Judo National Training Site at the Olympic Training Center)
Alternate: Garry St. Leger (Brooklyn, N.Y. / NYAC / Legrosports Starrett)
Men’s 100kg
Adler Volmar (Coral Springs, Fla. / USA Judo National Training Site at North Miami)
Alternate: Brian Picklo (Mustang, Okla. / USA Stars)
Men’s +100kg
Daniel McCormick (Wakefield, Mass. / USA Judo National Team FORCE)
Alternate: Anthony Turner (Miami, Fla. / USA Judo National Training Site at North Miami)
Episode 19 - Tai Otoshi
Sensei White shows how he turned injury to his advantage with this unconventional and powerful Tai Otoshi.
We’d like to say ‘Congratulations’ to all the athletes that competed in the 2008 Olympic Trials in Las Vegas last weekend and especially to the new 2008 Olympic Judo Team & Coaches.
Also a special thanks to:
Jose H. Rodriguez, CEO of USA Judo
Dr. Ron Tripp, President of USA Judo
Mike Swain, Online Judo Training (www.MikeSwain.com, www.SwainMats.com)
- 1980, 1984, 1988, 1992 Olympian
Jason Morris, Jason Morris Training Center (www.RealJudo.net)
- 1988, 1992, 1996, 2000 Olympian
Leo White, Boys & Girls Club (www.SuperJudo.TV, www.LeoWhiteJudo.com)
- 1984, 1996 Olympian
Other Interesting Videos
| Video: | O Soto Gari |
| Video: | Tai Otoshi |
Episode 18 - Osoto-gari to Uchi-mata
Sensei White shows this Osoto-gari entry into Uchi Mata with and angle. The Uke defends the Osoto but actually set himself up for an Uchi Mata attack. Later in the episode Sensei White shows other attack variations to the Osoto defence.
Other Interesting Videos
| Video: | Osoto-gari |
Episode 17 - Osoto-gari
This Osoto-gari attack has a twist… actually an angle. Sensei White demonstrates two version of this classic throw where he utilizes angles to overcome a stronger opponent and protect the shoulder at the same time.