Travis Stevens has a great combo that he used to do a lot back in the days in Judo competition when Leg Grabs were still allowed.
Between 2009 and 2010 the International Judo Federal (IJF) ruled to ban leg grabs from it’s arsenal.
The move consists of going for a drop Sode (a double sleeve throw) and as the opponent defends, you can transition to a Kataguruma/ Fireman’s carry.
Travis Stevens says that this would of course work great in BJJ were leg grabs are allowed. It’s important to not roll over how Judokas do and instead stabilize the position.
The USA’s Travis Stevens, probably the hardest working judoka around, has taken home a silver medal in the 2016 Olympic games. He is also a BJJ black belt under John Danaher. A feat he accomplished after
In his third Olympics, Travis Stevens achieved what no other male American did, get a silver. The fifth seeded Stevens, won his first three matches during the preliminary rounds of the men’s 81kg tournament. During two of these matches the Judo and BJJ black belt was able to defeat his opponents with his superior ground game
In this video, Stevens shows his favorite takedowns for BJJ, including:
“If You’re Serious About Learning Takedowns, As Well As Judo, For BJJ– This Is The Most Complete Resource You Will Ever See”
Jimmy Pedro and Travis Stevens’ Judo Academy Teaches Takedowns and Judo Ground Fighting More Extensively Than Any Other Program In American History
