Aggressive Judo

**Gosai** · Posted On: 12/14/2012 2:34am

During a judo lesson some days ago, the instructor for that class made an offhanded remark that "I don't know why, but it seems most of the guys in the dojo are counter fighters." which certainly seems in the spirit of Judo to this mediocre orange belt...

But, that did get me thinking: that being the case, it seems it would be fun to change up my style and try to work more aggressive and create opportunities and yadda yadda.

So, given my relative lack of information on the subject: can anyone recommend a few Judoka with a more aggressive style of play than is average? I figure I might be able to take some inspiration and study from them.

**Soldiermedic** · Posted On: 12/14/2012 1:28pm

You don't get too much more aggressive than Dr. Ferguson

**Lindz** · Posted On: 12/14/2012 5:38pm

Rhadi, morote gari? Really? Have you done any judo in the last few years?

**Gosai** · Posted On: 12/14/2012 6:32pm

Huh, now that was an entertaining bit of footage up there. Never realized how awesome that take down could look, what with how terrible I am at it.

**Lindz** · Posted On: 12/14/2012 6:37pm

You'll probably stay terrible at it if you just do judo.

**Gosai** · Posted On: 12/14/2012 10:03pm

Well, the plan is to cross=train as much as I can once my transportation issue is dealt with. At least go to a nearby boxing gym.
Although the place I'm at has a few other things I'll likely look into more deeply.

**Naszir** · Posted On: 12/15/2012 11:40am

My instructor said Daigo Sensei used to say "Good judo is attacking judo." Kashiwazaki and Koga come to mind as far as aggressive elite level judo players. You should check out their highlights

**judoratt** · Posted On: 12/15/2012 1:55pm

Work on your own game, be more agressive get in more qualified attacks. A qualified attack is one that makes uke off balanced or have to make a adjustment to avoid your throw.

**Lindz** · Posted On: 12/15/2012 3:31pm

Getting back to the main point I'm really reminded of this scene in fight quest

If your sensei is old school enough he might even be willing to yell and hit you with a shinai.

If you wanna be aggressive be aggressive. Just keep attacking, but accept that you're gonna go for a ride. I find the hardest part of being aggressive is just running out of gas.