gorillaonabike
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Entertaining read and would be interested to read more about the technical aspects of what is going on in her fights.
In judo, the critical element is around kuzushi. This is often translated incorrectly but it loosely means 'to lead someone by the nose to get them where you want them.'
The whole point is that throwing works if the kuzushi is right.
Normally, a judoka wants to throw 'without effort.' It's not about the muscle, it's all about creating 'momentum' and imbalance.
For example, what Ronda does is she might pull an opponent or 'fake' a throw to her towards her and as the opponent pulls away from her, she has created momentum and a touch of imbalance in that direction. She can then accelerate that 'right' momentum and either throw or sweep.
It is all in the kuzushi because she needs movement. Without movement, she has to start to force a throw which then becomes difficult. This is basic judo 101. Don't look at the 'training' sessions of her throwing as her ukes are all 'giving' her the throw and assuming kuzushi.
Just reading this, it sounds shit. But hopefully you get the idea.
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