Video 21: Mom's Ko Uchi Makikomi

Aug 21 2018 Rowdy Staff

When Ronda Rousey tore out her knees being a judo badass, she modified this judo technique so that she could still execute it. It was passed down the “Rowdy” Ronda herself, and now she passes down the ko uchi makikomi to you. How special is that? Makikomi means “to the ground,” so let’s take it there.

Here are the main things:

1. Get an “F U grip”!

There’s no other way to say this: Get a “f*ck you grip.” Snatch the elbow of your opponent’s gi with your far hand and then uppercut underneath their pit. Grip the seam that your hand lands on and tuck that head into the shoulder. Make it uncomfortable. After all, remember the name of this grip.

2. Backstep at the same time.

Step into the opponent at the same time you’re uppercutting the armpit. Make sure you’re pulling that sleeve arm in nice and snug as well, so you’re in control and maintain your title as the champion of leverage.

3. Keep grip nice and tight.

Take all of the space out! One hand pulls in and one hand pulls away from you to secure the proper hold. Don’t you dare make your “F U grip” slack and let someone escape or counter Ronda Rousey’s mom’s favorite judo maneuver.

4. Hook opponent’s knee with lead leg and slide down to mat.

The best way to describe this is like sliding down a fireman’s pole. Wrap your leg around the crook of the knee and then you slide on the way down, ending with your leg around the ankle of your opponent. You should be on top of them and still maintaining arm control.

5. This technique requires total commitment.

There is no try, only do with ko uchi makikomi. Not only does Ronda require total commitment during judo time, but makikomi does as well. Once you reach makikomi, there’s no more combinations after that so makikomi like you mean it!

Now that you’ve thrown your opponent on the ground the Dr. AnnMaria De Mars method, Ronda is going to teach you her own makikomi. You can’t trust the system, but you can trust Ronda Rousey.