Ninth monthly technique class
Instructor: Shoei Sato
Topic: Judo throws




Interview content:
1.) Number of classes taken
2.) Motivation
3.) Impression
4.) Capacity to use the technique covered
5.) Expectations of the next class (Open guard with Thomas Mietz)

Interview responses:

Akira Sakata

1.) One
2.) I didn’t know any stand-up techniques so I didn’t know what to do when grip fighting with an opponent.
3.) It felt good to throw someone for the first time and be thrown cleanly. If I have the chance I’d like more lessons.
4.) I absolutely intend to. Even some judo-style randori practice would be good.
5.) I’m in!


Masahiro Iwasaki

1.) Three.
2.) I had had no opportunity to thoroughly learn judo and all the top guys have stand-up techniques.
3.) I think it will take time to learn, but I also think that’s what’s needed to win.
4.) I’m practicing now.
5.) Thomas has a strong open guard and I’m interested in the class.



Yoshiyuki Tomita

1.) Two.
2.) I was interested in judo.
3.) I like that judo techniques are usable in jujutsu and I want to apply them.
4.) I think I can pull off a seoe-nage.
5.) I am very much interested.


Sho Kogane

1.) One.
2.) I was interested in judo.
3.) I thought the classes were really easy to understand.
4.) I thought all the techniques taught were impressive and I want to put them into practice and be able to use them.
5.) I’m in!

baldies