lklawson
Grandmaster
I'm sorry friend but your understanding of Judo throws is superficial. Yes, they are "traditionally" taught as jacket grips but that certainly doesn't require those grips most of the time. As an example, Koshi Guruma is "traditionally" taught with a sleeve pull. But it is child's play to switch from a sleeve grip to a wrist or elbow grip for no-jacket throwing. In fact, this is the way that old school pugilistic throws analogous to Koshi Guruma, a sub-set of the Cross-Buttock, were performed.Besides the issue of dealing with punch/kick, Judo jacket throw depends on:
1. sleeve hold - can be replaced by arm wrap.
2. front lapel hold - has no replacement.
3. upper collar hold - can be replaced by single neck tie, but has less pulling ability.
4. back belt hold - can be replaced by waist surround, but not effective when your opponent has fat waist line.
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To claim that Judo depends upon or even requires the jacket grips is simply a misunderstanding.
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Kirk