A practical uchi mata blueprint tailored to BJJ stances and ties.
The Bottom Line
You learn uchi mata from common BJJ ties with clear stance rules and timing cues. The set includes defenses and links into osoto, kouchi, and takedown counters. You will not get a full wrestling or sacrifice-throw curriculum.
⚡️ Quick facts
Best for: Clinches with whizzer
Skip if: Hate turn throws
Tech focus: Uchi Mata, Whizzer Entry, Underhook Entry, Tai Otoshi, Ankle Pick Feints, Post Throw Control
Biggest takeaway: Make uchi mata BJJ-proof.
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What You'll Learn
A three-part deep dive into uchi mata for BJJ, covering closed and open stances, whizzer/underhook variants, defenses, and combos. It addresses post-throw control and no-gi adaptations.
Ideal if you want one high-percentage turn throw that chains into other attacks.
Primary Techniques You'll Drill
- Uchi Mata
- Russian Tie
- Tai Otoshi Link
- Osoto Gari Link
- Sasae Link
- Defenses
- Post Throw Control
Format & Level
- Instructional style: System Based, Conceptual, Drill Heavy
- Skill level: Intermediate
- Format: Both
- Runtime: 1 hour and 30 minutes
- Volumes: 3
Should You Buy It?
Wait for daily deal. I gained confidence hitting uchi mata off the whizzer without gifting my back.
Why Satoshi Ishii?
Ishii is an Olympic champion known for powerful ashi- and hip-throw chains. At New Wave he reframed uchi mata for BJJ ties, including whizzer and underhook paths, and teaches when to redirect to counters.
Community feedback
Here’s a summary of common feedback from platforms like Reddit’s r/bjj.
😍 Why People Love It
- Underhook and whizzer uchi mata variants work in no-gi.
- Helpful breakdowns of when to switch to counters.
- Great for chaining feints to ankle picks or bodylocks.
🤔 Common Criticisms
- Uchi mata is hard to master; steep learning curve.
- Some prefer to bail to single leg instead.
- Grip debates make it confusing for newer players.
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Smart Alternatives
- New Wave Tai Otoshi No Gi – Easier body-drop option if uchi mata feels tough. (Price: $99.00, 2 vols)
- Low Risk Judo Throws For BJJ by Shintaro Higashi – Conservative options while you learn turn throws.
Sources & References
Video Breakdowns
Official listing: View New Wave Uchi Mata For Everyone on BJJ Fanatics
Additional References
Your next step
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