2008 US Judo Olympic Head Coach Visits Team North Jersey Judo

What’s up Judo Sports Fans?  The North Jersey Judo Spy Cam took a break after the USJF Jr. Nationals but was back on the scene when America’s own 1992 Olympic Silver Medalist and 2008 US Judo Olympic Head Coach Jason Morris came to town.  Jason came with international competitor Nick Kossor and showed Team North Jersey Judo and other Judokas from other clubs Osoto Gari, Tai-otoshi and Jason’s Sticky Leg techniques.

The clinic was great especially for those who haven’t experienced a clinic with Jason before.  The most important point I came away with was you must continue to work on core fundamentals of Judo throws before you can advance to fancy gripping or other tactics in your own Judo game.  Core Fundamentals has to come first.

In his competition days Jason was well know for his Uchimata but his Osoto Gari was the technique and driving force that opened everything up for him.  He holds a very traditional grips (lapel & sleeve) and doesn’t rely on any fancy gripping in order to pull off the throw.  I’m sure he’s got some fancy grips he hasn’t showed off yet.  He has mastered the pull in order to make his Osoto and all other Judo throws effective.  It’s a must see.

We had 26 Judokas from Team North Jersey Judo and other clubs come to enjoy the clinic.  It was fun and well worth it.  A big thanks to Jason & Nick for coming down.  Another big thanks to Jim Kinder who was on hand with his camera.

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