Osoto Gari vs Multiple Punches – Cover and Crash Entry

Barron Shepherd’s Combat Judo differs from traditional Judo in several key ways, largely in its focus and application. While both are rooted in the same Japanese martial arts principles, Combat Judo is specifically tailored for real-world combat situations. 

Here are some key differences that set it apart from traditional Judo. 

Shepherd’s Combat Judo is an evolution of traditional Judo, it emphasizes adaptability, incorporating tactics and strategies with Aggressive Timing and Speed. 

Shepherd’s system trains practitioners to react quickly with an explosive and ballistic direct or counter attack. The “ballistic” aspect also applies to the timing and speed of responses. A key part of ballistic movement is not just about strength, but also how fast and decisively an action is performed. The faster and more aggressive a response, the less chance the opponent has to react or defend themselves. 

 Osoto Gari vs Multiple Punches – Cover and Crash Entry 

 “Covers” or “frames”  are  techniques or defensive postures created by using hand and arm positioning to block attacks and create a protective barrier around your head or body, particularly in close-quarters combat. These techniques are also used as entries to set up or fit into throws and takedowns.

1.) Attacker is standing in a left foot forward fighting posture like a boxer. The defender is standing with his right foot forward and bladed off in ready fighting posture. The defender’s hands are up and his chin is tucked just below his right shoulder. 

2.) The Attacker throws a right straight punch or haymaker. The defender brings his left up and cups the back of his head. His right simultaneously comes up grabbing over the top of his left wrist to form a cover that deflects or blocks the incoming punch. 

3.) The Attacker throws a left punch. The defender switches the cover to the right side as he pushes off the left foot and steps his right foot forward. The defender crashes into the attacker with the cover stopping the attacker’s forward momentum and disrupting his posture, rocking him backwards on his heels.  

4.) After crashing into the attacker forcing him backwards the defender’s then grabs the attacker by the shirt with his left hand at the top of the attacker’s right shoulder. As he steps toward eleven o’clock, the defender drives his shoulder and head into the attacker. His right-hand shoots under the attacker’s right arm and grabs his arm just above the elbow. 

Note: Pulling the attacker’s right elbow toward his left as you push his head with your head to his right further disrupts his posture and balance. 

5.) The defender pulls the attacker’s right elbow into his right hip and brings his right leg forward and up in between his left leg and the outside of the attacker’s right leg. 

6.) The defender swings his right leg downward and back without letting his right foot touch the ground hitting the back of the opponent’s leg. Sweeping the attacker’s leg high, the defender continues to pull with the left hand and drive his head and shoulder downward. Turning his right shoulder toward the left continue the pull to take the attacker to the ground to finish the throw.

 (To do the technique to the opposite side substitute the word “left” for “right” and “right” for “left”.)

Barron Shepherd Judo: Tsuri Komi Goshi - Lifting Pulling Hip Throw

 Tsurikomi Goshi - Lifting and Pulling Hip Throw, is one of the original 40 throws of Judo as developed by Jigoro Kano. It belongs to the second group, Dai Nikyo, of the traditional throwing list, Gokyo, of Kodokan Judo. It is also part of the current 67 Throws of Kodokan Judo. Tsurikomi Goshi is classified as a hip throwing technique (Koshi-Waza).

Tsuri Komi Goshi - Arm Pit grip Variation

1.) Both players are fighting in a right vs right situation.  

2.) Blue punches a right armpit grip.   

3.) The opponent immediate grips Blue right sleeve reaches for a high collar or back grip with his left. As the opponent starts to reach for the high grip blue pulls with his left hand and brings his right arm under the opponents arm pit as he steps to the inside with his right foot to the inside of the opponent's right foot. The opponent misses his left high grip as blue is moving under it and to the inside. 

4.) Blue starts to pivot on his right foot as his left hand comes up under the opponent's armpit. 

5.) As Blue continues his pull with the left hand he pivots 180 degrees he bring his left foot in line with his right foot. 

6.) Blue straightens his legs popping his hips upward and pulls his left elbow to his left hip turning his upper body counter clockwise to finish the throw.

One Handed Seoi Nage Split Entry Drop Knee

 Without a doubt The CRAZIEST throw in JUDO history is the one handed Seoi nage. The Great Toshiko Koga is renowned for this technique. He hit a standing variation in the 1989 world championships. Since then, the Koreans have some drop knee variations of it as well. 

Designed to catch your opponent off guard, this one handed variation of seoi nage utilizes the split step entry and dropping to the right knee. 

1.) Blue and white are standing with the right foot forward.

2.) White reaches with his right hand attempting to get his grip. Blue parries the grip attempt

3.) Blue immediately punches in a grip with his right hand at white's right lapel. 

4.) Blue's left foot drags up to the back of his right foot as the right foot starts to move forward.

5.) As Blue pivots his right elbow comes up under white's left armpit.  As the right foot enters between white's feet drop to the right knee. (The placement of the knee should be past the toes of the opponent's lead foot.) Blue pulls with his right hand turning his body counter clockwise.  Blue's places his left hand on whites left hand keeping control of it to keep white from cartwheeling out of the throw,

6.) Then the left foot slides back past the right knee for maximum leverage. Bring the right elbow to the left hip turning counter clockwise to finish the throw.

Barron Shepherd Judo - One Handed Technique Series

My specialization and my obsession (LOL) with the one handed style of judo began when I first saw Toshihiko Koga hit a one handed seoi nage in the 89 world judo championships. His dynamic one handed standing seoi-nage captured my imagination. I remember immediately doing my best to replicate it in class after class. Since then it's been a almost 40 journey, a lifestyle dedicated to specializing in that particular method adding more and more to it and to this day continuing to build on it and will probably do so until I die.

There have been few who have used this method. And by few I mean about 4. Not many at all. The master of the one handed Seoi nage was Toshihiko Koga. There are only very few one handed throwers Udo Quelmaz and most recently Soichi Hashimoto and Hifumi Abe (both have a one handed sode tsuri komi goshi). There are indeed a plethora of throws to be executed from a one handed grip. 

Barron Shepherd Judo 

There are three things I say all the time;  

1.) First grip. First attack. Finish and try to look dope while you're doing it.  

2.) Grip fight like a boxer and have footwork like Barry Sanders.  

3.) Anytime judo is used transcend rule, transcend theory and become a demon. 

The one handed style is a dynamic, ballistic and athletic method that is better utilized from a more upright stance, like that of a boxer. Everything about this fighting method of Judo from the stance (false lead) onward is unorthodox and has a distinct purpose. The one handed style catches the opponent off guard. The split stance or split step entry gets the hips under the opponent’s and makes it easy to load him up. Once the opponent is loaded up there’s little he can do to avoid getting thrown.

One handed Ippon Seoi Nage Drill - Split Step Entry

1.) Stand with the right foot forward 2.) Punch in your grip with the left hand.  3.) Pull with your left and and bring your left foot up to your right foot.  

4.) as the left foot comes up toward the top of the triangle pivot slightly toward 6 o'clock as your right foot moves past the base line of the triangle next to the opponent's right foot.  5.) The left foot slides back toward the baseline of the triangle next to the opponent's left foot.  Straighten the legs and pop your hips upward.  6.) Turn your body counter clockwise taking your right elbow to your left hip to finish the throw.

Entering into the Throw with the Rear Foot

In one of his Seoi nage variations Toshihiko Koga would enter into a seoi nage with the rear foot. In this variation of the one handed drill, I am entering into ippon seoi nage with the rear foot using a back step. My rear foot steps behind my lead foot past the base line and to the corner of the triangle. 

Koga variation in competition...........

The following throw is the koga variation that he used used in competition. The rear/right foot steps to the bottom corner of the triangle just inside the opponent's right foot.

The Importance of Taping a Triangle on the Mat.................

If you notice in the pictures I have a triangle taped on the mat with a single straight line taped a foot past the base line of the triangle. Stepping to certain points of the triangle ensures maximum leverage creating a more effortless throw. 

NEXT UP ON TAP: Tsuri Komi Goshi 

Eddie Sebastia, IBJJF Competitor, 62-2 In competition. Purple Belt World Champion, Brown Belt World Champion, Black Belt Pan American Champion, 2023 IBJJF No-Gi World Champion

I have been doing some form of grappling for over 40 years. I started wrestling as a young teenager. I went on to Judo in my later years. After years in this sport, I pursued BJJ. I have achieved the level of a 2-stripe Black Belt. BJJ is where I became a 2 times Masters IBJJF World Champion and 2 times Pan Am Champion and 2023 Masters IBJJF  No-Gi World Champion.

I met Barron after a BJJ tournament in 2022, he was teaching Judo at one of our Carlson Gracie schools. I have been working one on one with Barron, both of us trading knowledge of the different aspects of our particular styles, BJJ and Judo. 

When it comes to judo, I appreciate Barron’s style of teaching, not only with the specific drills that he utilizes to supplement and reinforce his judo techniques, but his overall approach of how to properly execute the techniques. 

One of the things that I especially like about Barron’s style of Judo is his approach to grip fighting and his one-handed style gripping attack. I have implemented this into my game. It has not only helped me with my stand up, but also with my ground game.

Dr. Rich Meagher

I have been doing martial arts for nearly 30 years, and I've never met anyone that can throw like Coach Barron Shepherd. Unlike traditional Judo stylists, Barron doesn't concern himself with complex grips or ideal timing. His focus is on getting the grip that matters and then delivering a ballistic throw. Coach Barron's explosive, dynamic style catches everyone off-guard, no matter if it's a sport or street context. His functional footwork is the Hallmark of his explosive throws. 

Coach Barron is the sole reason I am able to execute Judo throws in a modern, combative situation. The Combat Judo curriculum is an excellent way to introduce students to throws and how to hit them in real altercations. Anyone who can develop at least half of Coach Barron's ballistic, threatening style of Judo, is a force to be reckoned with.

Lauren Meece, 2000 Olympian, Coach, Scouter and Trainer US National Champion Pan Am Games Bronze Medalist 9th place finish – World Championships

Carlson Gracie Winter Haven’s openness to judo is primarily due to Barron Shepherd’s passion to ensure judo is adapted and utilized for their BJJ students. I have traveled all over Central Florida, and while most BJJ and MMA locations seem to discredit judo, (and the overall effectiveness of adapting judo gripping strategies), Barron and his team at Carlson Gracie are the minority that truly understand the value of what judo can bring. 

There are many common misconceptions about the effectiveness of judo, however, it is eye opening to see individuals like Barron and his Carlson Gracie Team continue the legacy of judo and display its relevancy in the world of martial arts. 

Thank you to Barron and Carlson Gracie Winter Haven for ensuring that judo lives on and adapts for the BJJ community to access as well. As judo and BJJ evolves, I see minorities like this becoming pioneers not only in BJJ and judo, but in the overall spectrum of mixed martial arts. 

 

Andrew Kinchen, owner/Head Instructor Carlson Gracie Winter Haven. Instructor Carlson Gracie South Lakeland. Instructor Carlson Gracie Lakeland

Andrew Kinchen and Carlson Gracie Jr. 

Judo has many styles and variations in its application but none are as progressive as Barron Shepherd Judo. 

I first came across Coach Barron Shepherd around 2016. A training partner of mine, Brian Bradway was attending Barron’s Friday Night open mat sessions at the City of Winter Havens chain of lakes complex. At that time, I was a Purple Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and just looking to add some tools into my game. I was immediately taken by Barron’s willingness to cater his curriculum to what we were looking for. He narrowed down a combination of throws that would work well in the BJJ arena. I would go on to drop in on his Friday Night classes to continue learning Judo from him. As the years went on and Covid came into our world, the Judo program was shut down by the city. 

After becoming a black belt in BJJ under Rafa Santos I again sought out to continue my learning. I reached out to Barron to bring his style of judo within the walls of Carlson Gracie Winter Haven. The biggest take was Barron’s high-level attack-oriented game.

I’ve proudly trained under Barron for the better part of 7 years. Learning to aggressively grip, the dynamic entries and his unique one handed style of Judo has added many new options and facets to my game. Being able to play very quick allowed the BJJ players in our gym to continue our attacking style openings to dictate the pace and position of fights. I’ve been able to add to my personal game; I actively compete and the confidence has helped tremendously. I’ve implemented several throws and variations into my existing game helping give me an advantage on the competition scene. As we evolved with Barron and implemented a one-handed style gripping and attacking many of our guys have evolved into having a well-rounded stand up arsenal to complement our ground game.

Edward Coleman, Brown Belt - Judo 

Sensei Barron’s Judo program is the most dynamic and explosive Judo training I have experienced. His boxing style approach to grip fighting and progressive gripping strategies to Judo, gives a very powerful advantage for grapplers of any system.

In just a short time of training with Sensei Barron, my outlook on grappling strategies and throwing mechanics have changed significantly and has increased my effectiveness in Judo. Sensei Barron’s ease in teaching and personable approach to his students, makes learning from him very engaging and enjoyable.

Derek Walker Brown belt Carlson Gracie Jiujitsu, Coach and Competitor

An explosive showing of precision and power, Barron Shepherd's style of Judo is dynamic and is always moving forward. My name is Derek Walker, I am a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Practitioner for thirteen years. 

I met Coach Barron more than a year ago when he joined our Jiu-Jitsu team. Spending time with Barron it is immediately clear he is an experienced Judoka. He is scrupulous in his technique and is dedicated to preserve the dignity and spirit of Judo, something he has dedicated his life to.

Even after the very first lesson Coach Barron taught us, it became clear that his teachings were not classical but very evolved to deal with real life issues. With the popularity of Jiu-Jitsu along with all combat sports, people have become more knowledgeable. Everybody knows throws exist and certainly do not want to walk into them willingly, enter the one-handed style. When Coach Barron grabs your kimono it is with the speed, precision and force. What sets Coach Barron apart from other Judo players I have trained with is when he achieves his first grip the throw immediately begins.

Before Barron trained with us, a single grip on my kimono was bad, but not catastrophic. I did not feel threatened until my opponent achieved BOTH grips. Then like most people, I become hyper defensive, like I can imagine myself being thrown through the air at any second. Coach Barron’s ability to punch in his grip, achieve an off balance and quickly begin his attacks is something practical. It has become an amazing opener in my game. If your opponent is standing in-front of you Coach Barron brings multiple tools to get the job done. A constant onslaught of technique, changing direction one after another will ensure a fundamentally solid stand up game, almost all including just one hand. 

I will say even in a short time practicing these techniques, I have added multiple layers to my game and made them my own. To the gripping style to techniques from classic trips to modern throws. There is something for everyone to add to their arsenal.

BARRON SHEPHERD JUDO - KOSHI WAZA: O-Goshi, Koshi Guruma and Uki Goshi

Koshi-waza (Hip techniques) consist of throwing an opponent in a sudden motion, using one's hip as the fulcrum. After pulling an opponent onto one's hip, the Koshi-waza (Hip techniques) may be performed with a leg sweep tecnique, by a shoulder throw technique performed while grasping and lifting one of the opponent's sleeves, or by using the spring force in one's legs to flip the opponent up and over one's hip. Kodokan Judo specifies 11 Koshi-waza (Hip techniques), which include O-goshi, Koshi Guruma, Uki Goshi, Sode-tsurikomi-goshi, Harai-goshi, Hane-goshi, and Uchimata.

Ogoshi (Hip Throw) Split step entry

Ogoshi is often translated as full hip throw. It is classified as a hip technique. When you execute O goshi, you have to turn a full 180° so that your back and hips are flush against the opponent.  You bend the knees as you enter to lower your level then lift your opponent and load them on your back.

1.) Blue is standing in a right foot forward lead. Blue’s knees are bent and his center of gravity low. Twist the upper body clockwise bring the left hand and shoulder to the front closer to the opponent. In a right vs. right situation your right shoulder should be more toward your rear and not out front and easily accessible for your opponent to grip and attack. 

2.) Blue punches in with the left hand and grips the opponent’s gi right above the armpit. Blue’s right hand is up and defending any attempts by the opponent to get his grip.

3.) Immediately after the getting the grip, Blue pulls the opponent with the left hand rocking him forward up off his heels. Simultaneously, Blue steps his left foot up to his right foot. As Blue steps in with his right foot his knees are bent more and his belt line should be lower than his opponent’s belt line.

4.) Blue reaches his right arm around the opponent’s back grabbing the opponent’s gi at the shoulder blade as he steps his right foot between the opponent’s feet. As the right foot lands the toes of both feet should be pointing in the direction of the throw. Blue continues the pull with the left hand breaking the opponent’s balance to his front (note that blue has his oppponent’s head out past his feet).

5.) Blue steps back with his left foot. As the left foot moves back the opponent’s feet should start to come off the mat. Blue straighten his legs quickly, lifting his opponent as he bends forward popping his hips upward into the opponent.

6.) Blue twists his torso to the left by taking his left elbow toward his left knee or hip to finish the throw.

Koshi-Guruma (Hip Wheel) Split Step Entry

Koshi Guruma is classified as a Koshi Waza or hip technique. Koshi guruma is not only a fundamental but it is also a dynamic judo throw. The legendary Toshihiko Koga, well-known for his standing Ippon-Seoi-Nage (split step varation), would sometimes surprise his opponents with a split step variation of Koshi-Guruma. Koshi-Guruma has since emerged to be quite a popular competition technique. Koshi guruma has a high success rate in judo, it is also very effective in no-gi grappling and MMA.

1.) Blue is standing in a right foot forward lead. Blue’s knees are bent and his center of gravity low. Twist the upper body clockwise bring the left hand and shoulder to the front closer to the opponent. In a right vs. right situation your right shoulder should be more toward your rear and not out front and easily accessible for your opponent to grip and attack. 

2.) Blue punches in with the left hand and grips the opponent’s gi right above the armpit. Blue’s right hand is up and defending any attempts by the opponent to get his grip.

3.) Immediately after the getting the grip, Blue pulls the opponent with the left hand rocking him forward up off his heels. Simultaneously, Blue steps his left foot up to his right foot. As Blue steps in with his right foot his knees are bent more and his belt line should be lower than his opponent’s belt line. 

4.) Blue reaches his right arm around the opponent’s back grabbing the opponent’s gi at the shoulder blade as he steps his right foot between the opponent’s feet. As the right foot lands the toes of both feet should be pointing in the direction of the throw. Blue continues the pull with the left hand breaking the opponent’s balance to his front (note that blue has his opponent’s head out past his feet).

5.) Blue steps back with his left foot. As the left foot moves back the opponent’s feet should start to come off the mat. Blue straighten his legs quickly, lifting his opponent as he bends forward popping his hips upward into the opponent.

6.) Blue twists his torso to the left by taking his left elbow toward his left knee or hip to finish the throw.

Uki-goshi (floating hip throw)

“Uki goshi” is often translated to “half-hip throw”. From a beginner’s perspective, O goshi and Uki goshi are the same throw. They are both classified as hip techniques but there are big differences between these two throws. In Uki goshi only one hip makes contact with the opponent, you don’t make a full 180° turn as you do to execute O goshi, with Uki goshi you pivot less. When entering into Uki goshi with the right side, your right hip should make and keep contact to the front side of your opponent’s left hip or belly. High-level judokas execute Uki goshi with only a 90°-100° turn.

1.) Blue is standing in a right foot forward lead. Blue’s knees are bent and his center of gravity low. Twist the upper body clockwise bring the left hand and shoulder to the front closer to the opponent. In a right vs. right situation your right shoulder should be more toward your rear and not out front and easily accessible for your opponent to grip and attack. 

2.) Blue punches in with the left hand and grips the opponent’s gi right above the armpit. Blue’s right hand is up and defending any attempts by the opponent to get his grip.

3.) Immediately after the getting the grip, Blue pulls the opponent with the left hand rocking him forward up off his heels. Simultaneously, Blue steps his right foot slightly toward his opponent’s right foot. Blue’s knees are bent more and his belt line should be lower than his opponent’s belt line.  

4.) Blue pivots his right foot counter clockwise pointing the toes of his right foot toward nine o’clock. Blue pulls with his left hand and reaches his right hand around the opponent’s back grabbing the opponent’s gi just below his left shoulder blade. Simultaneously Blue executes a back step by stepping behind his right foot with the left foot to the inside of the opponent’s left foot.

5.) Blue then immediately steps his right foot back next to his left foot. As the right foot moves back the legs straighten and the opponent’s feet come off the mat.

6.) To finish the throw, Blue pulls his left elbow across his body and to his left hip, twisting his upper body to the left and taking the opponent to the mat.

Barron Shepherd Judo: Progressive Grip Fighting

A lot of people who start judo want to start off in judo learning it's big and fancy looking throws. Trying to throw an experienced grappler or judoka is extremely difficult without knowing how to fight to get your grip. Grip fighting is an art in itself and most importantly a fundamental part of judo that is worth learning. It requires serious time in training and if you don’t put the time into this, you won’t progress very far with your throws.

Grip fighting is ultimately the act of grabbing your opponent's gi where YOU desire without letting the opponent get the grip(s) he wants in such a way that prevents you from attacking. The more effective your grip fighting the more you create opportunities to set up AND enter into your throws. 

Have a grip fighting strategy

Be aggressive in getting your grip. Always try to get your hands on your opponent first and get the dominant grip. Don’t fight on his terms and don’t let him have the better grip or tie up. Be specific with getting your grip it should lead to something. Your throw flows naturally from your grip. Make sure the grip you use works best for the throw you want to use.

Grip fighting means just that "grip fighting!" Don’t change your stance stand your ground and fight for the grip you want. Be fast - Be ballistic - Be explosive. Think boxing - punch in your grips like a boxer, you can use combinations, you can feint and you can even parry you opponent's grip attempts in the same manner a boxer parries punches.

If you can’t get the dominant grip, try to break his grip and counter with your own grip

Get the first grip

A judo throw requires the establishment of a strong grip. An offensive gripping strategy can help keep the opponent or adversary on their heels both literally and figuratively. Not having a solid plan for your grips can leave you vulnerable and at the mercy of your opponent.

Arm pit grip (waki)

Outside of Japan the arm pit grip is a pretty rare gripping method. Some of the great Japanese judo players have used this grip successfully in their offensive arsenal. Gripping the folds of the cloth at the area of arm pit is extremely versatile. It provides incredible defense and distance control.

Blue inserts the fingers of his left hand into the fold of the gi just above the opponent’s arm pit. Grip the gi with primarily the bottom three fingers of your left hand and drive the pinky finger into the opponents chest and turn the hand over slightly clockwise palm down.

The arm pit grip is very useful in blocking an opponent’s attacks, restricting his movements and keeping him at a safe distance. It is extremely effective in a right vs right situation or an opposite stance, right vs. left situation (Kenka Yotsu). It helps control his arm making it harder for him to put his hand down to block a throw, it also keeps him from reaching over the top of your shoulder. In the one-handed judo style you have the added benefit of the opponent not feeling threatened by only a single grip. Unlike a pull on the sleeve or the lapel pulling at the armpit is a much shorter pull.

Right vs Right – Punching in your grip

A right vs right situation refers to both players being right-handed meaning the majority of their throws will be to the right side. In a right vs. right situation (pictured) your right shoulder should be more toward your rear. The right hand is held further back and away from your opponent and not out front and easily accessible for your opponent to grip and attack.  Your left hand or the gripping hand is active and offensive. Your right hand or rear hand is ready and active as well to defend against your opponent’s gripping attacks and can be used for feints to set up your throw.

1.) Stand with the right foot forward. The knees should be bent and center of gravity low. Feet are shoulder width apart. Twist your upper body clockwise bringing your left hand and shoulder to the front closer to your opponent. Your left hand is primarily your attacking hand and should be positioned closer to your opponent. The right hand acts primarily as the defensive hand.

2.) Much like delivering a jab in boxing, punch in with your left hand and grip your opponent’s gi right above the armpit. Your right hand is up and defending any attempts by the opponent to get his grip.

Grip fighting is Boxing!!!

Grip fighting in judo is a fairly recent development. There is great value in getting and preventing grips. Grip fighting, used aggressively, creates multiple opportunities to set up your throws and takedowns. Some Modern Olympic elite level judo competitors look like boxers, circling each other while jabbing and probing their opponent's defenses, countering the opponent's grip attempts and punching their hands in for a perfect grip. 

Grip fighting represents the very highest levels of competition however, at the lower levels of competition judo and in judo clubs around the world grip fighting isn't  really seen or even practiced. The approach of a no grip fighting style of judo is still very, very much predominant. 

Dont let the opponent get his grip

Another important detail in grip fighting is don’t be so focused on getting your grip that you allow the opponent to get their grips. 

Parrying the opponent’s grip attempt and counter gripping

As stated earlier in a right on right situation your attacking hand is primarily your left hand and the right hand is primarily your defensive hand. Look to counter your opponent’s grip attempts with the right or rear hand.

Outside Parry

1.) Blue is standing in a right foot forward. Both of his arms are bent and both hands are held at chest level. The left hand is held slightly in front of his right hand positioned closer to white.  White is standing right foot forward lead.

2.) White attempts to get a lapel or collar grip with his right hand. Blue turns his upper body slightly to his left as he parries white’s attacking hand to the outside with his right hand as he shuffles forward slightly.

3.) As if throwing a lead straight punch or a jab in boxing blue shuffles forward and punches his in grip, rocking white backwards and gripping him at the front of white’s gi just above the arm pit.

Inside Parry

1.) Blue is standing in a right foot forward. Both of his arms are bent and both hands are held at chest level. The left hand is held slightly in front of his right hand positioned closer to white.  White is standing right foot forward lead.

2.) White attempts to get a lapel or collar grip with his left hand. Blue turns his upper body slightly to his left as he parries white’s attacking hand to the inside with his right hand as he shuffles forward slightly.

3.) As if throwing a lead straight punch or a jab in boxing blue shuffles forward and punches his in grip, rocking white backwards and gripping him at the front of white’s gi just above the arm pit.

Double Parry

1.) Blue is standing in a right foot forward. Both of his arms are bent and both hands are held at chest level. The left hand is held slightly in front of his right hand positioned closer to white.  White is standing right foot forward lead.

2.) White attempts to get a lapel or collar grip with his left hand. Blue turns his upper body slightly to his left as he parries white’s attacking hand to the inside with his right hand as he shuffles forward slightly.

3.) White attempts to get a lapel or collar grip with his right hand. Blue turns his upper body slightly to his left as he parries white’s attacking hand to the outside with his right hand as he shuffles forward slightly. After the parry punch in counter grip as shown in inside and outside parries. 

 

Lead Hand Inside Parry to Lead Hand Counter Grip

Though the left or lead hand is primarily the attacking hand and the right or rear hand is primarily used defensively that doesn’t mean their roles cant be switched.

1.) Blue is standing in a right foot forward. Both of his arms are bent and both hands are held at chest level. The left hand is held slightly in front of his right hand positioned closer to white.  White is standing right foot forward lead.

2.) White attempts to get a lapel or collar grip with his right hand. Blue turns his upper body slightly to his right as he parries white’s attacking hand to the inside with his left hand.

3.) As if throwing a lead straight punch or a jab in boxing blue shuffles forward and punches his left hand in to grip, rocking white backwards and gripping him at the front of white’s gi just above the arm pit.

Lead Hand Inside Parry to Rear Hand Counter Grip

1.) Blue is standing in a right foot forward. Both of his arms are bent and both hands are held at chest level. The left hand is held slightly in front of his right hand positioned closer to white.  White is standing right foot forward lead.

2.) White attempts to get a lapel or collar grip with his right hand. Blue turns his upper body slightly to his right as he parries white’s attacking hand to the inside with his left hand.

3.) As if throwing a lead straight punch or a jab in boxing blue shuffles forward and punches his left hand in to grip, rocking white backwards and gripping him at the front of white’s gi just above the arm pit.

BARRON SHEPHERD - SIXKILLER KAJUKENBO KSDI

The strength of Kajukenbo lies in how techniques from the different styles that made up Kajukenbo (Karate, Judo, Kenpo and Boxing) are combined. Taking the opponent out of the fight as quickly as possible by delivering techniques in combination, as BALLISTIC as possible, to cause as much damage possible, is the aim of Kajukenbo. The most effective of its techniques are ones that effectively dole out the principles of physics quickly and forcefully, coupled with a will to achieve the goal.

Punch Counter Against Double Jab

1.) Both Fighters are fighting out of right foot forward lead.  2.) The opponent throws a straight right lead punch (jab). Parry the punch with your right lead hand.  3.) The opponent doubles up on his jab and immediately throws another. Lean back slightly pivoting counter clockwise toward nine o'clock and rolling your right shoulder up to protect your chin. Your left stays up next to the left side of your chin and jaw. 

 4.) Immediately counter the opponent's second jab with a left cock screw punch as you pivot both feet clockwise to twelve o'clock. Your left foot raises off the heel as you deliver the punch. Your right hand chambers at the right side of your chin  5.) Pivot on the lead foot as you step your rear foot toward nine o'clock and execute a right upper cut to the chin of the opponent.  6.) Shuffle forward slightly by pushing off the left foot and stepping forward with the right foot. Strike your opponent’s right shoulder with a straight left heel of palm strike and grab his clothing at the area struck. This strike should be hard enough to disrupt his posture and rock him back on his heels.  

7.) With a short quick jerk with the left hand, pull the opponent into you. This should rock him to his front and off of his heels. As you pull step your left foot toward your right foot, your knees should be bent and your belt line should be lower than his belt line.  8.) Bring your right hand up under the opponent’s right armpit. Your right foot steps forward between the opponent’s feet pivot counter clockwise on your left foot and continue to pull with the left hand. As the right foot lands between deep between the opponent’s feet the toes of both feet should be pointing straight in the direction of the throw. Pinch the opponent’s right arm at his arm pit between your right forearm and bicep. Rotate the palm of the right hand toward your head (this creates a tighter clamp on the opponent’s arm).   9.)  Step back with your left foot next to the opponent’s left foot (as you step back with the left foot between your opponent’s feet they should start to raise up off the mat).

10.) Straighten your legs quickly and pop your hips upward into the opponent.  11.) Continue to pull and twist your torso to the left, taking your right elbow toward your left knee and drive the opponent to the ground.   

Immediately after the throw you can follow up with ground and pound see steps 13,14 and 15 in previous article.