A BJJ-first throwing plan that favors safe entries and finishes.
The Bottom Line
You learn takedowns chosen for BJJ posture, grips, and rule sets. The focus is keeping your chest and back safe as you off-balance and finish. You will not be forced into big turn throws that risk back exposure.
⚡️ Quick facts
Best for: Gi BJJ athletes
Skip if: You only no-gi
Tech focus: Kouchi Gari, Ouchi Gari, Tomoe Nage, Yoko Tomoe Nage, Sumi Gaeshi, Leg Pick, Grip Fighting
Biggest takeaway: Safer throws beat guard pulls.
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What You'll Learn
Built for BJJ stances and priorities, this three-volume set avoids high-turn throws and favors safe body positions. You learn bailouts, tomoe variations, ko-uchi and ouchi that do not give your back. Great if you want a clear plan the moment training partners try to pull guard.
Primary Techniques You'll Drill
- Tomoe Nage
- Yoko Tomoe Nage
- Kouchi Gari
- Ouchi Gari
- Sumi Gaeshi
- Leg Pick
- Grip Fighting
- Bailouts
Format & Level
- Instructional style: System Based, Conceptual
- Skill level: All Levels
- Format: Gi
- Runtime: 1 hour and 14 minutes
- Volumes: 3
Should You Buy It?
Buy it now. I liked how every entry includes an immediate bailout to avoid giving the back.
Why Shintaro Higashi?
Higashi is a 6th-dan judoka and BJJ black belt who specializes in making standup usable for BJJ. His approach emphasizes reaction chains, posture control, and risk-aware finishes.
Community feedback
Here’s a summary of common feedback from platforms like Reddit’s r/bjj.
😍 Why People Love It
- Counter to guard pulls was worth the price alone.
- Safer pathways into the mat without exposing the back.
- Good blend of judo mechanics and BJJ risk management.
🤔 Common Criticisms
- Some throws repeat ideas from Judo Basics.
- Gi-focused grips limit value for pure no-gi athletes.
- Tomoe sections felt long if you rarely use sacrifice throws.
Smart Alternatives
- No Gi Judo: Foot Sweeps and Trips – Pick this if you train mostly no-gi. (Price: $79.00, 5 vols)
- Demystifying Ashi Waza – Want higher foot sweep success instead of turn throws. (Price: $79.00, 3 vols)
Sources & References
Official listing: View Low Risk Judo Throws For BJJ on BJJ Fanatics
Additional References
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