The Ura Nage is another one of my favorite throws. It is a great takedown when you have your opponents back. It works both in gi and no-gi situations. It is also meant for people of all sizes. The judo versions I have seen a different. They seem to actually take a suplex approach to this technique. They we execute is different, and I think more effective. Demonstrated in the video I show one of the entrances to the ura nage, while Ryan shows another. It just depends on what you are more comfortable with and where you are fast.
If you are unable to see the difference in the steps, I forgot to explain it. I started to, but my stutter got in the way… When I do this technique (attacking left side) I take a step with my left leg, bring my legs together, then step with my left leg again to get his back. Ryan steps with his right leg first and does a drop step. He then pivots and comes up to take the opponents back.
Once your have the person’s back. You eliminate all space and get a tight grip on their waist. From there you can walk forward a couple of steps to off-balance then, and then sit on your right heel while sticking your left foot out right behind their left foot. Hold on to them and sit down. They should fall over your left leg which allows you to come up on top.
If you would like another video clarification and breakdown let me know.
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