Right-Right Ai-Yotsu: Grip Foundation

In right-side versus right-side positioning, the instructor establishes two primary grips: a high lapel grip near the collarbone and a sleeve grip on the bicep. Placing the lapel grip high on the lapel prevents the opponent from turning underneath, while grabbing the bicep maximizes control of the opponent's power arm. This grip configuration creates dominant posture control essential for executing throws.

Sleeve Grip Variations

The sleeve hand can be controlled in two ways: by pinning the elbow toward the opponent's hips for maximum control, or by gripping the sleeve material and creating tension across the wrist. Pinning the elbow down severely limits the opponent's ability to manipulate the practitioner's posture and provides superior control.

Attacking Angles in Right-Right Positioning

From right-side versus right-side control, two primary attack vectors emerge: backward techniques such as o uchi gari and aseido, and forward turning techniques such as tai otoshi. The natural stance alignment with right leg forward creates efficient mechanical advantage for these directional attacks.

Right-Left Ai-Yotsu: Hand Position Strategy

In right-side versus left-side positioning, the lapel grip can be either inside or outside the opponent's arm, with the first person to establish their preference determining the configuration. Both positions have strategic advantages, but whoever commits to the grip first typically controls this aspect of the engagement.

Right-Left Attack Methods

Right-side versus left-side positioning requires both practitioners to turn in the same direction, enabling attacks across the body and to the back. This stance combination allows for turning throws, back attacks, and lateral techniques such as sumi otoshi, with constant pressure applied in both rotational directions.

Natural Dominance and Stance Preference

Like other athletic movements, practitioners naturally develop a dominant side preference that remains consistent throughout their training career. Attempting to fight equally from both stances typically results in a weaker secondary side, as the body becomes neurologically adapted to a preferred rotational direction.

Dominant Side Strategy Against Opposite Stances

When encountering an opponent with opposite stance preference, the practitioner should secure hand control first to establish their preferred grip configuration. From the dominant side, techniques such as osoto gari, sasai tsurikomi ashi, and ouchi gashi become mechanically strong and efficient.

Basic Judo throws and concepts

Shintaro Higashi

Right-Right Ai-Yotsu

2 min read·7 key moments·PT5M4S video

Key Takeaways

•Right-Right Ai-Yotsu: Grip Foundation
•Sleeve Grip Variations
•Attacking Angles in Right-Right Positioning
•Right-Left Ai-Yotsu: Hand Position Strategy

Judo Basics. Here we cover the basic Judo positions and some basic throws and combinations. Osoto 1:24 Taio 1:30 Kenkayotsu 2:00 uchimata 3:00 Combinations 4:15 Combinations 4:39 Ai Yotsu, or RvR and LvL Secure dominant position: Stay high on your dominant hand lapel. Control your partner's sleeve. This will be their power hand and controlling it will limit their turn throws thus ensuring a positional advantage for you. Backwards techniques: o uchi to o soto Turning techniques: tai otoshi etc... Kenka Yotsu, or RvL Choose inside or outside lapel position and make your partner settle for the one you didn't choose. Fight for dominant sleeve control to turn your partner's shoulders. Bombard attacks in both directions. Use backwards throws and turning throws. Frequently asked question: Can I learn both sides? You can learn to throw both ways, but there will always be a preference to one side. Once you train your body to turn in one direction, you're going to want to turn in that direction. O uchi - o soto - de ashiMy youtube membership https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC70qwffU7qQvTVm26wziD8A/join 1. 🔥 My JudoFanatics Instruction🔥 http://bit.ly/ShintaroJudoinstruction 2. 🎉 Ever wanted pockets on your Gi pants? Here it is! 🎉 http://bit.ly/2RLl13Z 3. 🐶 This Non-profit helps fund Local Judo athletes. Give today! 🐶 https://paypal.me/AthletesFund 4. 💪Follow me on social💪 https://www.instagram.com/judoshintaronyc/ https://www.facebook.com/JudoShintaroNYC/ https://www.instagram.com/kokushibudoinstitute/ https://www.facebook.com/kokushibudo/ https://www.instagram.com/kanomartialarts/ 5. 🥋 My favorite apparel🥋 Best apparel company http://bit.ly/2lKJwAE Favorite gi: http://bit.ly/2Ch3uYl BEST VALUE: My everyday affordable gi http://bit.ly/2C7JUOt To wear under the gi: http://bit.ly/2mHlWVI 6. Randoms The ONLY Athletic Tape I use: https://amzn.to/2oiuDHl

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does this video teach about right-right ai-yotsu?

This video covers right-right ai-yotsu: grip foundation, sleeve grip variations, attacking angles in right-right positioning. It provides detailed instruction from Shintaro Higashi.

How long does it take to learn right-right ai-yotsu?

The basic mechanics can be understood in a single session, but developing reliable execution requires consistent drilling over weeks of practice. This 7-part breakdown helps structure your training by isolating each phase of the technique.