Samurai Foot Sweeps & Leg Trips by Kenta Iwamoto

Unlock the ancient foot-sweeping secrets of Japan’s samurai-era martial arts, updated for the modern mats.

• In Samurai Foot Sweeps & Leg Trips, Kenta Iwamoto – a judo black belt and high-level BJJ competitor – pulls back the curtain on a hidden arsenal of off-balancing attacks that have been quietly dominating in Japan for generations.
  
• These are not just traditional techniques – they are refined, competition-tested entries, setups, and finishes that blend seamlessly with modern BJJ and no-gi grappling. Whether you’re looking to score in IBJJF rulesets or develop a takedown game that feels effortless, Kenta delivers the details that make the difference.
  
• You’ll learn how to control the tempo, manipulate balance, and execute trips that feel like magic – all without sacrificing your guard or risking explosive scrambles.
  

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What will You Learn?

Unlock the ancient foot-sweeping secrets of Japan’s samurai-era martial arts, updated for the modern mats. In Samurai Foot Sweeps & Leg Trips, Kenta Iwamoto – a judo black belt and high-level BJJ competitor – pulls back the curtain on a hidden arsenal of off-balancing attacks that have been quietly dominating in Japan for generations.

These are not just traditional techniques – they are refined, competition-tested entries, setups, and finishes that blend seamlessly with modern BJJ and no-gi grappling. Whether you’re looking to score in IBJJF rulesets or develop a takedown game that feels effortless, Kenta delivers the details that make the difference.

You’ll learn how to control the tempo, manipulate balance, and execute trips that feel like magic – all without sacrificing your guard or risking explosive scrambles.

What You’ll Learn:

• The “Samurai Principle” of Kazushi: How subtle off-balancing creates openings even against stronger opponents

• Foot sweeps that require almost no strength – perfect for smaller grapplers

• Hidden entries from collar tie, sleeve grip, and underhook positions

• How to chain leg trips with guard passes for seamless transitions

• Timing drills and movement patterns straight from elite Japanese dojos

• The difference between judo-style and BJJ-optimized sweeps (and when to use each)

• No-gi adaptations that make traditional techniques stick in scrambles

• Kenta’s personal favorites for both gi and no-gi competition

Why This Series Is Different:

Most instructionals show you what to do. Kenta shows you why it works, when to use it, and how to make it unstoppable. Drawing from centuries-old judo and jujutsu lineage—refined on today’s competition stage—Samurai Foot Sweeps & Leg Trips is the fusion of tradition and evolution.

What Exactly Do You Get?

Part 1

• Intro
• Kouchi & Kosoto Mechanics Of A Foot Sweep
• Optimal Situation For A Foot Sweep
• Kouchi Gari
• Specific Scenarios For Kouchi
• Kosoto Gari
• Specific Scenarios For Kosoto  

Part 2

• Grip Fighting Getting A Grip While Denying Opponents Control
• Overtie
• Distance And Finger Sensitivity  

Part 3

• Over Under Positioning For The Overunder
• Kosoto Gake
• Uchi Mata
• Sasae Underhook Side
• Sasae Overhook Side
• Locked Hands Sasae
• Yagura
• Ouchi Gari
• Countering Ouchi
• Countering Kosoto Gake  

Part 4

• Overhook And Underhook Clinch Uchimata
• Backwards Combination Throws
• Uchimata Counter
• Underhook Clinch Uchimata Or Backtake
• Kosoto Gari  

Part 5

• Low Rise And Defense Shooting Without Going To Your Knees
• Stance And Reacting To Shots
• Head Inside Single Leg Defense
• Head Outside Single Leg Defense
• Makikomi From Rear Body Lock
• Outro