How Do You Use Judo Techniques In Wrestling?
Utilizing Judo techniques in wrestling may sound strange; however, there are more similarities between judo and wrestling than most people realize. The primary similarity is that opponents are not allowed to hit, kick or strike each other. Also, the ultimate goal of the two sports is to take your opponent down and pin them. Read on to learn more. Attack your opponents balance. In judo many offensive moves are begun by causing your opponent to lose their balance, either leaning forward or backward. In wrestling, when both participants are grappling with each other, if one can get the other off balance, they may be able to dive in for the legs and score a take down. Use your opponent’s momentum against them. In Judo, maneuvers can be begun by transferring the inertia of your opponent to your advantage. This is an effective judo technique in wrestling as well. Whenever an opponent attempts an offensive maneuver, they are opening themselves up to the possibility of that attack being used a
