Wednesday, March 11, 2020

Practice Cancelled

Due to the health risk the COVID-19 has created, the dojo will be closed to all dojo activities. This includes all beginners classes, regular keiko, and Friday nage-no-kata practice.
At this time, the closure is through the month of March.
Please stay tuned for direction for April.
Please stay safe and healthy.

Thank you!

Monday, March 2, 2020

Sensei Sakata's 3s Newaza Technique List - Groundwork Framework by Position

The 3s Paper
(Beginner)

Sensei Sakata complied a list of judo-focused newaza moves per position that he was generous enough to share with DBT. Enjoy!

  • Three Submissions
  • Three Sweeps
  • Three Passes
  • Three Escapes


Three Submission from North South



Three Submissions from Side Control



Three Submissions from Kesa Gatame



Three Submissions from Mount



Three Submissions from Back



Three Submissions from Turtle



Three Submissions from Guard



Three Submissions from Half-Guard



Three Sweeps



Three Close Guard Passes



Three Standing Passes



Three Leg Submissions



Three Escapes

Wednesday, January 22, 2020

Uchinata Kuzushi Principles - Kugisaki Sensei and Maruyama Sensei

Kugisaki Sensei and Maruyama Sensei explain 2 kuzushi styles for uchi mata

https://youtu.be/4W_Xr_oLObY

1. Draw style, pull opponent 90 degrees before wheeling around

2. Traditional entry where you meet opponent, and maximize body contact to force the turn