Saturday 28/6/15 Session (Randori Nite)

Although Saturday is designated as Randori Nite, we do have some technical training as well. Some of the players wanted more technical training so they arrived as early as 6pm to get in an hour's worth of technical training before the official session starts.

From 7pm to 8pm, we have some technical training so for those who arrived early, they get a full two hours of technical training before the randori starts.

For randori, we have two types: shiai and freestyle training. There was a blackout at the start of training so we had to do some training in the dark.

It was hot and stuffy and at one point, pitch black dark. But that didn't deter the players. They were there to train. Blackout or no blackout, they were going to get their training!

Gave them a briefing in the dark. Luckily most came early and there was still some sunlight left when the blackout happened.

I got them started with three-person uchikomi, Korean style.

This is meant to develop their power and also to instil in them the habit of continuing to pull even if the throw fails.

I asked Derrick to demonstrate the Neil Adams juji-gatame roll, something I wanted them to revise tonight.

Here he is after having successfully rolled his partner into the juji-gatame position.

I also demonstrated the Trap Choke, of which there are three finishing variations. This technique can also lead to a hold-down.

And so, the drills begin... in the dark!

Everybody felt pretty hot because of the blackout. With no fans blowing, judo training can be really hot! But training must go on.

The players had a good newaza session before the lights came back on. We were expecting to train in the dark for the whole session.

And here's a video clip of our freestyle randori on Saturday nite.

Sat Nite Freeflowing Randori (27.6.15)
Nice, free-flowing randori on Saturday nite.
Posted by KL Judo Training Centre on Saturday, June 27, 2015