a pleasant surprise

**ciscodog** · Posted On: 3/10/2010 12:00pm

Was at the local book store and found a copy of Judo Unleashed by Neil Ohlenkamp (who i recognize from the Matt Morton investigation) so I picked it up...looks like a great source of info, and I look forward to reading it.

**2Many** · Posted On: 3/11/2010 6:03am

It was and still is, my primary book for Judo. As a beginner, it's fantastic. All Judo books should follow its example of showing clear, large, dynamic photographs of all throws. But it is a little lacking in the Ne-waza sections, as only the techniques themselves are shown, without explanations or demonstrations of entries. Furthermore, the sample techniques for turtle turn-overs are limited, and there is very little mention of passing the legs (guard).

**MMAMickey** · Posted On: 3/11/2010 8:14am

Its a great book, particularly useful for putting a name to the throw that just ipponed you.

It is only really useful for standup fighting, but the pictures are definitely explanatory enough that after seeing ko uchi makkikomi in there I was able to go and use it in randori

**ciscodog** · Posted On: 3/11/2010 10:04am

So far i am enjoying it. I actually recognize alot of the throws, and the foot placement illustrations help also. There is a page of entry drills and he covers 3 methods for entry which is nice. As a striker i like throws to unbalance my opponent after crossing the gap and throwing a few hand or foot techniques. Alot of versions of the lapel choke, but no triangles and very little from the bottom position, but thats ok, thats why i cross train. All in all I think its excellent and will continue to use it as a reference manual.

**MMAMickey** · Posted On: 3/11/2010 1:50pm

Originally Posted by ciscodog

As a striker i like throws to unbalance my opponent after crossing the gap and throwing a few hand or foot techniques

you use throws to unbalance people? Most of us use throws to throw them.

.. From a striking perspective the ability to clinch offensively is a very useful addition to your skillset, and stops you getting raped as fast by good grapplers. I am assuming this is kinda what you were goin for?

**ciscodog** · Posted On: 3/11/2010 2:54pm

Yes thats what i was going for, and not all throws or sweeps are from a clinch position. Actually sprawling drills really helps strikers versus a clinch game im my opinion. If you clinch you have by default played to the grapplers strength.

**JudoSensei** · Posted On: 3/26/2010 7:44pm

Originally Posted by ciscodog

So far i am enjoying it. I actually recognize alot of the throws, and the foot placement illustrations help also. There is a page of entry drills and he covers 3 methods for entry which is nice. As a striker i like throws to unbalance my opponent after crossing the gap and throwing a few hand or foot techniques. Alot of versions of the lapel choke, but no triangles and very little from the bottom position, but thats ok, thats why i cross train. All in all I think its excellent and will continue to use it as a reference manual.

Thanks. I'm glad you are enjoying it and find it useful. The way major publishers work they only give you so many pages, so an author has to choose what to include. Once I decided to try and include every throw that didn't leave much room. But fortunately there are many books on groundwork available now, and for judo books this one was revolutionary because of the modern color photography. Just getting judo books into the major bookstores was a hurdle until my book came out. Anyways, thanks for the feedback.

http://judounleashed.com

***jnp*** · Posted On: 3/26/2010 11:54pm

Originally Posted by JudoSensei

Thanks. I'm glad you are enjoying it and find it useful. The way major publishers work they only give you so many pages, so an author has to choose what to include. Once I decided to try and include every throw that didn't leave much room. But fortunately there are many books on groundwork available now, and for judo books this one was revolutionary because of the modern color photography. Just getting judo books into the major bookstores was a hurdle until my book came out. Anyways, thanks for the feedback.

http://judounleashed.com

It's an honor to have you on the board sir. I hope you don't mind, I requested the Judo and instructor tags in light of your status.

Thanks to Steve on the staff for getting the tags turned on so quickly.

**Big_Boss** · Posted On: 3/27/2010 3:14am

Originally Posted by JudoSensei

Thanks. I'm glad you are enjoying it and find it useful. The way major publishers work they only give you so many pages, so an author has to choose what to include. Once I decided to try and include every throw that didn't leave much room. But fortunately there are many books on groundwork available now, and for judo books this one was revolutionary because of the modern color photography. Just getting judo books into the major bookstores was a hurdle until my book came out. Anyways, thanks for the feedback.

http://judounleashed.com

Just wanted to say your Judo book was the first one I picked up and was a major help to my first week of Judo a few years back. Wouldn't have picked up nearly as fast.

**JudoSensei** · Posted On: 3/27/2010 11:06pm

Originally Posted by Big_Boss

Just wanted to say your Judo book was the first one I picked up and was a major help to my first week of Judo a few years back. Wouldn't have picked up nearly as fast.

Glad to be of service. I hope you find my web site helpful as well at JudoInfo.com -- the oldest and most popular judo site online.