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Samurai Foot Sweeps & Leg Trips by Kenta Iwamoto

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

START TIME

Intro 0
Kouchi &Kosoto - Mechanics Of A Foot Sweep 0:47
Optimal Situation For A Foot Sweep 2:43
Kouchi Gari 5:06
Specific Scenarios For Kouchi 8:09
Kosoto Gari 10:55
Specific Scenarios For Kosoto 13:22 - (17:25)

Volume 2

CHAPTER TITLE

START TIME

Grip Fighting - Getting A Grip While Denying Opponents Control 0
Overtie 2:03
Distance And Finger Sensitivity 6:15 - (8:44)

Volume 3

CHAPTER TITLE

START TIME

Overunder - Positioning For The Overunder 0
Kosoto Gake 2:40
Uchimata 5:30
Sasae Underhook Side 6:44
Sasae Overhook Side 9:59
Locked Hands Sasae 13:18
Yagura 15:48
Ouchi Gari 19:03
Countering Ouchi 23:07
Countering Kosoto Gake 24:39 - (26:08)

Volume 4

CHAPTER TITLE

START TIME

Overhook And Underhook Clinch - Uchimata 0
Backwards Combination Throws 2:15
Uchimata Counter 5:05
Underhook Clinch Uchimata Or Backtake 7:15
Kosoto Gari 9:22 - (10:38)

Volume 5

CHAPTER TITLE

START TIME

Low Rise And Defense - Shooting Without Going To Your Knees 0
Stance And Reacting To Shots 3:30
Head Inside Single Leg Defense 5:51
Head Outside Single Leg Defense 8:13
Makikomi From Rear Body Lock 9:35
Outro 11:42 - (12:43)

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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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