: The series includes deep dives into techniques like the Kata Guruma (fireman's carry), showing variations that utilize the leg grab for maximum effectiveness in rulesets that allow it.

“Instructions are clear, well paced and extremely helpful and well thought out. I'm working to become more of a Seoi Nage guy... so I knew this was a video series I wanted to have.” Judo Fanatics Final Assessment

The course covers foundational takedowns with a unique Judo perspective:

"Basic Judo Leg Grabs" by Shintaro Higashi is an instructional series focused on integrating classic leg-takedowns into a modern grappling game. Available at BJJ Fanatics and Judo Fanatics , it is highly regarded for its systematic approach to techniques that are technically "banned" in standard IJF Judo but remain essential for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) and freestyle wrestling. Key Instructional Highlights