Uchi-Mata & Uchi-Momo Tips | Riki Judo Dojo

Riki sensei gave us some great tips for uchi-mata and uchi-momo (inner thigh) during judo class on 6-17-2021.
0:00 What's the difference?
0:28 Uchi-momo
0:38 Uchi-mata
1:02 Two different targets
1:14 Three thigh entries
2:04 Wall practice
2:19 Footwork
3:06 Body movement
3:48 Posture & kuzushi
4:03 Build tension & spin the foot
4:22 Stepping outside vs. inside
4:34 Bend the knees early
4:44 Be on the ball of your foot
4:56 Practicing efficiently
5:17 Jujitsu battlefield origins
5:44 Uchi-mata-sukashi
6:05 A small introduction
In that same class, Riki sensei showed us lots of other ways to do uchi-mata and uchi-momo: • Uchi-Mata & Uchi-Momo ...
Riki sensei began Judo in Okinawa and is a Shichidan with over 56 years of study, practice, competition and teaching. He competed for 25 years at the local, national and international levels.
A few of the great Judoka Riki sensei has studied and practiced with include: Kotani, Daigo, Ito, Inokuma, Okano, Kimura, Kaminaga and Nakatani.
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[@blargle288]

Thanks for shining a light on uchi momo vs. uchi mata, Sensei.

[@RikiDojoUSA]

We sure are lucky to have him!

[@OldJudoGuy]

Wow! I’ve had so much confusion on uchi-mata over the years. This has helped me
Tremendously!!

[@sevasentinel4146]

I never knew the name difference or the battlefield applications of this, one of my favorite throws. Thanks so much!

[@RikiDojoUSA]

You're very welcome!

[@daveyponderosa9549]

Thank You very much Sensei for this demonstration and brake down.
I will begin my first Judo classes the moment that Covid has been contained here in Toronto and the Dojo’s reopen.
Kindest regards Sir.
May you and all of your loved ones remain healthy and safe during this time of Global Covid Craziness.
Kindest regards,
David from Toronto.

[@RikiDojoUSA]

You are most welcome. I wish the very best on your Judo journey. Riki yori

[@anaortega4980]

Vravo thanks

[@RikiDojoUSA]

Thank you Ana!

[@nicocontreras5366]

So uchi momo would what many of us call leg uchimata ?
Thanks for sharing.

[@RikiDojoUSA]

Exactly! Thanks for watching!