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Unlock the ancient foot-sweeping secrets of Japan’s samurai-era martial arts, updated for the modern mats.

In Samurai Foot Sweeps & Leg Trips, Kenta Iwamoto – a judo black belt and high-level BJJ competitor – pulls back the curtain on a hidden arsenal of off-balancing attacks that have been quietly dominating in Japan for generations.
These are not just traditional techniques – they are refined, competition-tested entries, setups, and finishes that blend seamlessly with modern BJJ and no-gi grappling. Whether you’re looking to score in IBJJF rulesets or develop a takedown game that feels effortless, Kenta delivers the details that make the difference.
You’ll learn how to control the tempo, manipulate balance, and execute trips that feel like magic – all without sacrificing your guard or risking explosive scrambles.

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Volume 1

CHAPTER TITLE

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Intro	00:00 - 47:00
Kouchi & Kosoto - Mechanics Of A Foot Sweep	47:00 - 48:54
Optimal Situation For A Foot Sweep	48:54 - 51:15
Kouchi Gari	51:15 - 54:16
Specific Scenarios For Kouchi	54:16 - 57:00
Kosoto Gari	57:00 - 59:25
Specific Scenarios For Kosoto	59:25 - 1:03:26

Volume 2

CHAPTER TITLE

START TIME

Grip Fighting - Getting A Grip While Denying Opponents Control	00:00 - 02:03
Overtie	02:03 - 06:13
Distance And Finger Sensitivity	06:13 - 08:40

Volume 3

CHAPTER TITLE

START TIME

Overunder - Positioning For The Overunder	00:00 - 02:40
Kosoto Gake	02:40 - 05:28
Uchimata	05:28 - 06:39
Sasae Underhook Side	06:39 - 09:52
Sasae Overhook Side	09:52 - 13:09
Locked Hands Sasae	13:09 - 15:37
Yagura	15:37 - 18:49
Ouchi Gari	18:49 - 22:51
Countering Ouchi	22:51 - 24:21
Countering Kosoto Gake	24:21 - 25:48

Volume 4

CHAPTER TITLE

START TIME

Overhook And Underhook Clinch - Uchimata	00:00 - 02:15
Backwards Combination Throws	02:15 - 05:03
Uchimata Counter	05:03 - 07:11
Underhook Clinch Uchimata Or Backtake	07:11 - 09:16
Kosoto Gari	09:16 - 10:30

Volume 5

CHAPTER TITLE

START TIME

Low Rise And Defense - Shooting Without Going To Your Knees	00:00 - 03:30
Stance And Reacting To Shots	03:30 - 05:49
Head Inside Single Leg Defense	05:49 - 08:09
Head Outside Single Leg Defense	08:09 - 09:29
Makikomi From Rear Body Lock	09:29 - 11:35
Outro	11:35 - 1:10:35

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What will You Learn?

Unlock the ancient foot-sweeping secrets of Japan’s samurai-era martial arts, updated for the modern mats. In Samurai Foot Sweeps & Leg Trips, Kenta Iwamoto – a judo black belt and high-level BJJ competitor – pulls back the curtain on a hidden arsenal of off-balancing attacks that have been quietly dominating in Japan for generations.

These are not just traditional techniques – they are refined, competition-tested entries, setups, and finishes that blend seamlessly with modern BJJ and no-gi grappling. Whether you’re looking to score in IBJJF rulesets or develop a takedown game that feels effortless, Kenta delivers the details that make the difference.

You’ll learn how to control the tempo, manipulate balance, and execute trips that feel like magic – all without sacrificing your guard or risking explosive scrambles.

What You’ll Learn:

The “Samurai Principle” of Kazushi: How subtle off-balancing creates openings even against stronger opponents
Foot sweeps that require almost no strength – perfect for smaller grapplers
Hidden entries from collar tie, sleeve grip, and underhook positions
How to chain leg trips with guard passes for seamless transitions
Timing drills and movement patterns straight from elite Japanese dojos
The difference between judo-style and BJJ-optimized sweeps (and when to use each)
No-gi adaptations that make traditional techniques stick in scrambles
Kenta’s personal favorites for both gi and no-gi competition

Why This Series Is Different:

Most instructionals show you what to do. Kenta shows you why it works, when to use it, and how to make it unstoppable. Drawing from centuries-old judo and jujutsu lineage—refined on today’s competition stage—Samurai Foot Sweeps & Leg Trips is the fusion of tradition and evolution.

What Exactly Do You Get?

Part 1

Intro
Kouchi & Kosoto Mechanics Of A Foot Sweep
Optimal Situation For A Foot Sweep
Kouchi Gari
Specific Scenarios For Kouchi
Kosoto Gari
Specific Scenarios For Kosoto

Part 2

Grip Fighting Getting A Grip While Denying Opponents Control
Overtie
Distance And Finger Sensitivity

Part 3

Over Under Positioning For The Overunder
Kosoto Gake
Uchi Mata
Sasae Underhook Side
Sasae Overhook Side
Locked Hands Sasae
Yagura
Ouchi Gari
Countering Ouchi
Countering Kosoto Gake

Part 4

Overhook And Underhook Clinch Uchimata
Backwards Combination Throws
Uchimata Counter
Underhook Clinch Uchimata Or Backtake
Kosoto Gari

Part 5

Low Rise And Defense Shooting Without Going To Your Knees
Stance And Reacting To Shots
Head Inside Single Leg Defense
Head Outside Single Leg Defense
Makikomi From Rear Body Lock
Outro

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