Morote-Gari Tips | Riki Judo Dojo

Riki sensei explained morote-gari (双手刈 - two-handed reap) during judo class on 1-23-2023.
0:00 definition
0:16 relax and enjoy the ride
0:35 it's not a tackle
0:49 the target is behind both knees
1:11 how to practice
1:31 step back if needed, not in
2:16 kintama-gaeshi counter
2:48 angle of attack
3:00 get low
3:12 practicing safely
3:58 battlefield origins of morote-gari
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.

See Riki sensei teach every Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday evening at 535 W. Iron Ave, Mesa, AZ 85210. Youth classes are 6 - 6:55 PM, adult classes are 7:00 - 8:30 PM. For more info, please visit rikidojousa.com

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