Improving My Uchikomi

Over the last week or so I've been given the opportunity to work on two core throws, Morote Seoi Nage and Tai Otoshi.  Today we did quite a lot of ground-work which is always enjoyable.  I find it to be a great supplement to my Jiu Jitsu sessions, as I said before I just love to grapple, be it standing or kneeling.

However, today we focussed on Uchikomi and I was intent on working on my entries to these two throws.  True to form my Morote Seoi Nage entry is quite good for my level, but I really need to work on bending my knees and getting my hips under my partners.  My Tai Otoshi needs a lot of work, but at least I've set myself the target of working on it.

Stuart, who was taking the session, set us some Uchikomi inrterval training.  I can't recall the exact timing but I believe it to be:

30 seconds slow Uchikonmi
30 seconds fast Uchikomi
30 seconds slow Uchikomi
1 minute fast Uchikomi
30 second slow Uchikomi
1 miunte fast Uchikomi
30 seconds slow Uchikomi

I must admit that I didn't find this too hard, whilst most of the class seemed to be gassed out.  I'm not convinced that I'm that much fitter then everyone else so maybe I need to put more into the technique or work harder.

Stuart really is an excellent instructor, he explains the technique clearly and concisely and ensures everyone understands what is expected of them.  This might not sound revolutionary but having practised Jiu Jitsu under various instructors I've come to realise that being a great grappler does not make you a great instructor, I'm taking notes.