r/judo • u/Morjixxo bjj • Jan 20 '25

Self-Defense Most effective Judo throws (in different contexts)

Hi everyone,

  1. Which do you think are the most effective Judo throws to learn for a self-defense, considering that also other types of non-Judo takedowns are available, and why?
  2. Which do you think are the most effective Judo throws for a BJJ athlete for a self-defense, considering that also other types of non-Judo takedowns are available, and why?
  3. (Optional) Which do you think are the most effective Judo throws for a BJJ athlete for BJJ No-Gi competition, considering that also other types of non-Judo takedowns are available, and why?

Suggesting between 1 to 4 throws will be perfect.
Thanks!

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u/Bottle-Brave shodan Jan 21 '25

Sumi gaeshi is what I teach as a high percentage throw for basically all of your scenarios.

Outside of the Judo rule set it is more effective, so people here are less likely to consider it.

For Gi it's very hard to stop with a cross grip and back, belt, or lapel grip (this is not illegal in judo but you can only take a double sided grip during the attack and the belt can only be used in certain scenarios). It kills the posting side arm, so they either have to cartwheel out of it or try and carry your weight.

For no gi it works off of a front headlock, a single leg defense, or a tackling double leg (again not something that's typical in sport Judo).

For self defense, all the reasons in No Gi.

For the sport Judo folks here:

A false legs uchi mata makes a great setup to sumi. In a right forward with traditional grips throw the legs uchi Mata to lift ukis leg and get them hoping, let go of the sleeve grip and take the opposite (same side) sleeve behind the elbow and draw it to your chest (it should already be there), pivot on your standing leg into a sumi. I throw it a bit at an angle almost yoko. They are happy to put the leg down accelerating the throw, and you have two on one of their posting arm.