A team of nine from our club travelled to Hereford for this tournment. The weather was gloriously warm and sunny and we all had a good time from meeting up on Saturday evening until the end of the tournament.
We came away with one Silver and three Bronze.
Below are some of the highs and lows which have been uploaded so that we can study them and learn the lessons that they show. When viewing these, it is useful to consider the grips used, the methods used to break balance, timing of throws and in groundwork, the methods used to control the opponent.
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Elliot
Elliot
Ellie
Ellie takes a strange 'bouncing' stance where she does not keep her balance centered. Her opponent turns in for Ippon Seoi Nage and brings Ellie down for a score of Yuko which upon looking at the video, seems a bit mean. The narrator thinks that Wazari would have been in order. The opponent places Ellie in a hold straight away and whilst Ellie does attempt to escape, she is not using the correct methods and therefore it is ineffectual. However, Ellie is close to the edge of the contest area and if she can get herself (and her opponent) outside of the red area, the hold will be broken. This does eventually happen albeit just a moment before the 'end of contest' time sounder marking the twenty five seconds up for a hold down. Because it was just inside that time, the hold scores a Wazari and Ellie is able
to try again.
Upon restarting, Ellie makes the same error and is thrown in exactly the same way but this time for Wazari. That score combined with the hold down score of Wazari gives Ellie's opponent the Ippon for this contest.
Ellie
Ellie
Ellie still demonstrates some of the 'bouncing' mentioned in the contest above but her balance is more centred and she is displaying far greater control of her opponent. However, her grip is not good enough which is making her job harder and she is allowing the opponent to extend their arm over her shoulder which ideally, should be avoided. The opponent is, throughout this contest doing pretty much all of the work with almost constant attacks whereas Ellie is concentrating on defence with no attacks of her own.
As the contest develops, we see that Ellie does start to use something that looks close to a Ushiro Goshi as a counter. Ellie has not been taught this technique yet so whether she has picked it up elsewhere or is doing it from instinct we are unaware. However, it is not terribly effectual except around thirty seconds from the end where she does throw her opponent with it but no score is given. Having watched the video in slow motion, the narrator believes that she should have been given a Yuko, but this will depend upon whether the opponents upper body was 'face down' (in which case there would be no score) or on her side. At the end of the contest, there is no score and the referee has to make a decision. On the basis of the amount of positive attacking work done by the contestants he decides for the
opponent.
Ellie
Hannah
Hannah is up against a more experienced opponent. She manages to avoid the first two attacks but the third Tai Otoshi catches her for Ippon.
Hannah
Hannah
We join this contest to find Hanah on the ground face down ten seconds in from the start. We don't know how she ended up here but if she landed on her front, there is no score. Her opponent is unable to turn her over and after a while they are bought back to standing. There then follows a bit of movement where there is an expression on both contestants faces of extreme concentration but little movement and few attacks. Hannah makes an error around a third of the way before the end of the contest where she brings her feet together which her opponent takes advantage of with a gentle Tai Otoshi which scores Ippon. Even if the Ippon had not resulted, the opponent has also secured a solid hold very quickly and it should be noted that this is always advisable so that one can capitalise on ones
advantage.
Hannah
Jonah
Jonah is thrown very early on just as the film starts with a score of Yuko to his opponent. Upon restarting his opponent attacks with another forward throw and Jonah decides to hold on with only one hand, apparently believing that he can win this easier if he does not take proper grip. After a short while Jonah makes an attack with Ko Soto Gari in exactly the way he has been repeatedly coached not to and as a result is thrown down for another minor score. The opponent then turns in for Ippon Seoi Nage but whilst Jonah starts to avoid it, the opponent doesn't give up and continues to turn until Jonah is taken over the top for Ippon.
Jonah
Jonah
We join this contest about ten seconds in from the start where the opponent is on the ground and Jonah is attempting to turn him over to secure a hold which he does, but it only lasts for a couple of seconds. We don't know how they ended up here but it is clear that there is no score. Unfortunately, the cameraman taking this video takes some time to master the zoom control and has problems with holding the camera steady.
Jonah, upon restarting is able to counter the opponents O Soto Gari with one of his own and scores a Yuko. Jonah is unable to capitalise on the ground and in fact ends up having to defend himself as the opponent gains the stronger position. Upon restarting again Jonah takes the opponent down as he attacks with Ippon Seoi Nage and immediately combines with Tai Otoshi to score Wazari. Here he doesn't spend any time on the ground.
Jonah then attacks with a Ko Soto Gari from the front in the manner which he has been advised against by his coach as it leaves his balance in a precarious manner. He does get the opponent down with this but for no score as the opponent lands on his front. When they start again, as the opponent tries to attacks, Jonah counters with a much better Ko Soto Gari to score Yuko. But Jonah also gains as solid Kesa Gatami hold with which he wins this contest.
Jonah
Jonathan
Jonathan
Jonathan
Jonathan
Molly C.
This is Molly's first national level contest and in fact, only her second ever competition. To make it more difficult for her, it is clear that her opponent is quite a bit taller and heavier than Molly. Nevertheless, there is no indication at all that Molly is fazed by this. She has a very good go.
The only problem is that Molly doesn't seem able to finish a technique off. She starts it very well. Several times she attacks, correctly breaks balance and turns in demonstrating reasonable technique but she does not see able to complete. Her Ippon Seoi Nage needs her to turn her head and shoulders more and her O Soto Gari needs her to propel herself further forward bringing her weight to bear upon her opponent. This can be clearly seen in that on several attacks, her opponent her one leg and sometimes both legs off the ground and if only a bit more turn was applied, the opponent would land flat on her back.
By comparison, the opponent is doing comparably little and when the contest ends with no score, both corner Judges and the Referee have no hesitation in awarding the contest to Molly.
Molly
Molly C.
Molly attacks early on with O Soto Gari when her opponent allows her legs to spread to far affecting her balance. With this Molly gains a Wazari which is a good start. However, upon restarting, Molly's opponent drops to one knee as she attacks with her own O Soto Gari and also has a Wazari. So they are now equal. Molly then attacks with a forward throw but her balance and posture is not right which allows the opponent to throw her again with O Soto Gari which also is awarded Wazari. But this is the opponents second and therefore wins the contest. She also gains a bleeding nose. Molly has done very well here but needs to work on keeping her balance centred.
Molly
Molly J.
Molly is attacked with Ko Soto Gari and counters with Tomoe Nage. The opponent is given a Yuko which is fine. But Molly should have been given a Shido as sacrifice throws are not allowed in Junior competition.
Upon restarting Molly's opponent turns for a hip throw and Molly counters with Tani Otoshi, another sacrifice throw but is awarded Ippon instead of a Shido. So we are delighted that Molly won, but she should not have with that technique.
Molly
Molly J.
Early on in this contest Chloe (Molly's opponent) turns in for a Koshi Guruama and Molly counters with a throw that could be considered to be Ko Soto Gari (in which case it was worth the Wazari it was given) or Tani Otoshi (in which case Molly should have been given a Shido for using a sacrifice throw that is banned in Junior competition). Molly tries to capitalise on the ground but in the progress, the contestants move off the contest area and are called back to standing.
Upon restarting Chloe makes continued attacks with Koshi Guruama but Molly is getting wiser and is more adept at blocking them. During one of these attacks Chloe attempts to throw Molly who lands on her front for no score and Chloe then pulls upwards effectively locking Molly's spine. If the referee had realised this he would have stopped the contest and given Chloe a Hansoku Maki (disqualification) for this banned practice.
Molly
Chloe continues with her attacks of Koshi Guruama and Molly for the most part is blocking them. Chloe appears to be tiring. However, close to the end Chloe makes a much more vigourous attack and succeeds in throwing Molly to score Wazari. The scores are now equal. Chloe also secures a hold down but Molly manages to escape after just a few seconds. In the final moments of this contest Chloe attempts another throw which Molly blocks and it appears that Chloe's arm is hurt. However, she is able to get up and the referee gives the win to Chloe on the basis of the higher work rate she has displayed.
Molly J.
Molly starts off holding her own very well. However, the opponent turns in for a forward throw and Molly tries to drag her down but in so doing, ends up on her back and her opponent on top of her which results in Molly being in a hold down. Molly fails to carry out any of the escapes properly and doesn't even grip her opponents belt of jacket firmly. Nor does she try and take advantage of being close to the edge of the contest area where if she managed to move herself off, the hold would have been broken. As a result of this contest, Molly misses out on the Gold but does get herself a Silver, her first ever medal in National competition.
Molly
Shona
The opponent here is Grace, who Shona has meant on several occasions and has yet to beat her. However, with each contest, the gap between the two narrows. Unfortunately in this video we have problems with the official cameraman standing in the way and also the referee blocking our view. As a result we are unable to see the technique with which Shona scored a Yuko in the first quarter of the contest. As a result of that score, the two contestants end up on the floor but are unable to progress and whilst it does appear for a moment that Grace has secured a hold down, closer examination does show that Shona is on her front.
Shona is displaying a far more aggressive attitude here than previously and this is taking its toll upon Grace is around three quarters of the way through the contest is moving noticeably slower and with less aggression. Unfortunately, Shona makes an error in allowing her feet to come together and with this weakening of her balance, she is just pushed backwards and lands for a score of Yuko to Grace. The scores are now even. This is a prime example of the importance of proper posture and correct 'Judo walking'. In the last dozen seconds Grace makes a big attempt to win with what is dangerously (from the point of risking a Shido) close to a Makikomi. However, it does not score as Shona lands on her front again and almost totally off the mat. The effort in this has put Grace out of breath and she needs a
short while to recover. The last few seconds do not add to this contest and a decision is called. Grace has put in more attacks and work generally and so wins this contest. If Shona had not allowed her footwork to become sloppy she may well have won.
Shona
Shona
This contest shows both Shona's strengths and weakness. Early on, Shona ends up on the ground face down and her opponent is trying to turn her over. Shona has decided that she has had enough and just stands up and walks away and there is not much the opponent can do about it. This strength of mind is a great positive to Shona. However, the flip side is the cavalier manner in which she manages herself on the mat with poor footwork, not paying enough attention to her gripping and sometimes a low rate of attacking which in the event of a decision, does not help her.
For most of this contest there is little to comment on until the opponent turns in for a Morete Seoi Nage and Shona for some reason turns the wrong way thereby making the throw pretty well inevitable. Even then, the throw only scores a Yuko, but as it is the only score of the contest, it is enough.
Shona
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Elliot Ellie
Ellie takes a strange 'bouncing' stance where she does not keep her balance centered. Her opponent turns in for Ippon Seoi Nage and brings Ellie down for a score of Yuko which upon looking at the video, seems a bit mean. The narrator thinks that Wazari would have been in order. The opponent places Ellie in a hold straight away and whilst Ellie does attempt to escape, she is not using the correct methods and therefore it is ineffectual. However, Ellie is close to the edge of the contest area and if she can get herself (and her opponent) outside of the red area, the hold will be broken. This does eventually happen albeit just a moment before the 'end of contest' time sounder marking the twenty five seconds up for a hold down. Because it was just inside that time, the hold scores a Wazari and Ellie is
able to try again.
Upon restarting, Ellie makes the same error and is thrown in exactly the same way but this time for Wazari. That score combined with the hold down score of Wazari gives Ellie's opponent the Ippon for this contest. <object width="640" height="390"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/TBVsds6_doo?fs=1&hl=en_US&rel=0"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/TBVsds6_doo?fs=1&hl=en_US&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="640" height="390" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed></object>
Ellie Ellie
Ellie still demonstrates some of the 'bouncing' mentioned in the contest above but her balance is more centred and she is displaying far greater control of her opponent. However, her grip is not good enough which is making her job harder and she is allowing the opponent to extend their arm over her shoulder which ideally, should be avoided. The opponent is, throughout this contest doing pretty much all of the work with almost constant attacks whereas Ellie is concentrating on defence with no attacks of her own.
As the contest develops, we see that Ellie does start to use something that looks close to a Ushiro Goshi as a counter. Ellie has not been taught this technique yet so whether she has picked it up elsewhere or is doing it from instinct we are unaware. However, it is not terribly effectual except around thirty seconds from the end where she does throw her opponent with it but no score is given. Having watched the video in slow motion, the narrator believes that she should have been given a Yuko, but this will depend upon whether the opponents upper body was 'face down' (in which case there would be no score) or on her side. At the end of the contest, there is no score and the referee has to make a decision. On the basis of the amount of positive attacking work done by the contestants he decides for the
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Ellie Hannah
Hannah is up against a more experienced opponent. She manages to avoid the first two attacks but the third Tai Otoshi catches her for Ippon. <object width="640" height="390"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/e3jy_7UUvm8?fs=1&hl=en_US&rel=0"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/e3jy_7UUvm8?fs=1&hl=en_US&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="640" height="390" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed></object>
Hannah Hannah
We join this contest to find Hanah on the ground face down ten seconds in from the start. We don't know how she ended up here but if she landed on her front, there is no score. Her opponent is unable to turn her over and after a while they are bought back to standing. There then follows a bit of movement where there is an expression on both contestants faces of extreme concentration but little movement and few attacks. Hannah makes an error around a third of the way before the end of the contest where she brings her feet together which her opponent takes advantage of with a gentle Tai Otoshi which scores Ippon. Even if the Ippon had not resulted, the opponent has also secured a solid hold very quickly and it should be noted that this is always advisable so that one can capitalise on ones advantage.
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Hannah Jonah
Jonah is thrown very early on just as the film starts with a score of Yuko to his opponent. Upon restarting his opponent attacks with another forward throw and Jonah decides to hold on with only one hand, apparently believing that he can win this easier if he does not take proper grip. After a short while Jonah makes an attack with Ko Soto Gari in exactly the way he has been repeatedly coached not to and as a result is thrown down for another minor score. The opponent then turns in for Ippon Seoi Nage but whilst Jonah starts to avoid it, the opponent doesn't give up and continues to turn until Jonah is taken over the top for Ippon. <object width="640" height="390"><param name="movie"
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Jonah Jonah
We join this contest about ten seconds in from the start where the opponent is on the ground and Jonah is attempting to turn him over to secure a hold which he does, but it only lasts for a couple of seconds. We don't know how they ended up here but it is clear that there is no score. Unfortunately, the cameraman taking this video takes some time to master the zoom control and has problems with holding the camera steady.
Jonah, upon restarting is able to counter the opponents O Soto Gari with one of his own and scores a Yuko. Jonah is unable to capitalise on the ground and in fact ends up having to defend himself as the opponent gains the stronger position. Upon restarting again Jonah takes the opponent down as he attacks with Ippon Seoi Nage and immediately combines with Tai Otoshi to score Wazari. Here he doesn't spend any time on the ground.
Jonah then attacks with a Ko Soto Gari from the front in the manner which he has been advised against by his coach as it leaves his balance in a precarious manner. He does get the opponent down with this but for no score as the opponent lands on his front. When they start again, as the opponent tries to attacks, Jonah counters with a much better Ko Soto Gari to score Yuko. But Jonah also gains as solid Kesa Gatami hold with which he wins this contest. <object width="640" height="390"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/sILz-nHtm5g?fs=1&hl=en_US&rel=0"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess"
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Jonah Jonathan
Jonathan Jonathan
Jonathan Molly C.
This is Molly's first national level contest and in fact, only her second ever competition. To make it more difficult for her, it is clear that her opponent is quite a bit taller and heavier than Molly. Nevertheless, there is no indication at all that Molly is fazed by this. She has a very good go.
The only problem is that Molly doesn't seem able to finish a technique off. She starts it very well. Several times she attacks, correctly breaks balance and turns in demonstrating reasonable technique but she does not see able to complete. Her Ippon Seoi Nage needs her to turn her head and shoulders more and her O Soto Gari needs her to propel herself further forward bringing her weight to bear upon her opponent. This can be clearly seen in that on several attacks, her opponent her one leg and sometimes both legs off the ground and if only a bit more turn was applied, the opponent would land flat on her back.
By comparison, the opponent is doing comparably little and when the contest ends with no score, both corner Judges and the Referee have no hesitation in awarding the contest to Molly. <object width="640" height="390"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/UqCZ03TKAlw?fs=1&hl=en_US&rel=0"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/UqCZ03TKAlw?fs=1&hl=en_US&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="640" height="390" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed></object>
Molly Molly C.
Molly attacks early on with O Soto Gari when her opponent allows her legs to spread to far affecting her balance. With this Molly gains a Wazari which is a good start. However, upon restarting, Molly's opponent drops to one knee as she attacks with her own O Soto Gari and also has a Wazari. So they are now equal. Molly then attacks with a forward throw but her balance and posture is not right which allows the opponent to throw her again with O Soto Gari which also is awarded Wazari. But this is the opponents second and therefore wins the contest. She also gains a bleeding nose. Molly has done very well here but needs to work on keeping her balance centred. <object width="640" height="390"><param name="movie"
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Molly Molly J.
Molly is attacked with Ko Soto Gari and counters with Tomoe Nage. The opponent is given a Yuko which is fine. But Molly should have been given a Shido as sacrifice throws are not allowed in Junior competition.
Upon restarting Molly's opponent turns for a hip throw and Molly counters with Tani Otoshi, another sacrifice throw but is awarded Ippon instead of a Shido. So we are delighted that Molly won, but she should not have with that technique.
Early on in this contest Chloe (Molly's opponent) turns in for a Koshi Guruama and Molly counters with a throw that could be considered to be Ko Soto Gari (in which case it was worth the Wazari it was given) or Tani Otoshi (in which case Molly should have been given a Shido for using a sacrifice throw that is banned in Junior competition). Molly tries to capitalise on the ground but in the progress, the contestants move off the contest area and are called back to standing.
Upon restarting Chloe makes continued attacks with Koshi Guruama but Molly is getting wiser and is more adept at blocking them. During one of these attacks Chloe attempts to throw Molly who lands on her front for no score and Chloe then pulls upwards effectively locking Molly's spine. If the referee had realised this he would have stopped the contest and given Chloe a Hansoku Maki (disqualification) for this banned practice. <object width="640" height="390"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/VNJdCZNutzY?fs=1&hl=en_US&rel=0"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed
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Molly
Chloe continues with her attacks of Koshi Guruama and Molly for the most part is blocking them. Chloe appears to be tiring. However, close to the end Chloe makes a much more vigourous attack and succeeds in throwing Molly to score Wazari. The scores are now equal. Chloe also secures a hold down but Molly manages to escape after just a few seconds. In the final moments of this contest Chloe attempts another throw which Molly blocks and it appears that Chloe's arm is hurt. However, she is able to get up and the referee gives the win to Chloe on the basis of the higher work rate she has displayed. Molly J.
Molly starts off holding her own very well. However, the opponent turns in for a forward throw and Molly tries to drag her down but in so doing, ends up on her back and her opponent on top of her which results in Molly being in a hold down. Molly fails to carry out any of the escapes properly and doesn't even grip her opponents belt of jacket firmly. Nor does she try and take advantage of being close to the edge of the contest area where if she managed to move herself off, the hold would have been broken. As a result of this contest, Molly misses out on the Gold but does get herself a Silver, her first ever medal in National competition. <object width="640" height="390"><param name="movie"
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Molly Shona
The opponent here is Grace, who Shona has meant on several occasions and has yet to beat her. However, with each contest, the gap between the two narrows. Unfortunately in this video we have problems with the official cameraman standing in the way and also the referee blocking our view. As a result we are unable to see the technique with which Shona scored a Yuko in the first quarter of the contest. As a result of that score, the two contestants end up on the floor but are unable to progress and whilst it does appear for a moment that Grace has secured a hold down, closer examination does show that Shona is on her front.
Shona is displaying a far more aggressive attitude here than previously and this is taking its toll upon Grace is around three quarters of the way through the contest is moving noticeably slower and with less aggression. Unfortunately, Shona makes an error in allowing her feet to come together and with this weakening of her balance, she is just pushed backwards and lands for a score of Yuko to Grace. The scores are now even. This is a prime example of the importance of proper posture and correct 'Judo walking'. In the last dozen seconds Grace makes a big attempt to win with what is dangerously (from the point of risking a Shido) close to a Makikomi. However, it does not score as Shona lands on her front again and almost totally off the mat. The effort in this has put Grace out of breath and she needs
a short while to recover. The last few seconds do not add to this contest and a decision is called. Grace has put in more attacks and work generally and so wins this contest. If Shona had not allowed her footwork to become sloppy she may well have won. <object width="640" height="390"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/QClcQF8lJ5s?fs=1&hl=en_US&rel=0"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/QClcQF8lJ5s?fs=1&hl=en_US&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="640" height="390" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed></object>
Shona Shona
This contest shows both Shona's strengths and weakness. Early on, Shona ends up on the ground face down and her opponent is trying to turn her over. Shona has decided that she has had enough and just stands up and walks away and there is not much the opponent can do about it. This strength of mind is a great positive to Shona. However, the flip side is the cavalier manner in which she manages herself on the mat with poor footwork, not paying enough attention to her gripping and sometimes a low rate of attacking which in the event of a decision, does not help her.
For most of this contest there is little to comment on until the opponent turns in for a Morete Seoi Nage and Shona for some reason turns the wrong way thereby making the throw pretty well inevitable. Even then, the throw only scores a Yuko, but as it is the only score of the contest, it is enough. <object width="640" height="390"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/-HE7XzX6fxU?fs=1&hl=en_US&rel=0"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/-HE7XzX6fxU?fs=1&hl=en_US&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash"
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