Christmas Never Stops: The Best of The Bloody Elbow Judo Chop

by Nate Wilcox on Dec 26, 2009 3:33 PM EST in MMA Technique

Because I know the holidays are lingering and everyone needs some distraction from their loved ones and the turkey, here's a round up of some of my favorite Judo Chops. Enjoy!

If you've got some favorite technique you'd like to see get the Judo Chop treatment, post it in the comments. Be sure and include a specific example from a fight.

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Liked the mizugaki one

Nice to see striking mixed in with the regular stuff. Nice job.

by cyke on Dec 26, 2009 10:01 AM EST reply actions

Seriously, when will you do a judo chop on the techniques of Harold Howard?

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by Bandaka on Dec 26, 2009 10:26 AM EST reply actions

I know this might seem minor, but could you please do a JC on The Whizzer. I love the ground fighting, but when Rogan sees a Whizzer, he never explains what it is. And since I have zero wrestling background, I always miis it because it seems to happen so fast.

Thanks for all the fantastic work you do, btw. My understanding of the sport (and my interest level as a result) has increased dramatically as a result of your efforts.

by argyle on Dec 26, 2009 11:14 AM EST reply actions

I recall Nate going over it a bit during a Judo Chop on Hazelett’s armbar of Burkman, but that might be the rx drugs talking, b/c I can’t seem to find it.

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by Rundownloser on Dec 26, 2009 1:07 PM EST up reply actions

I don't think I did that beautiful armbar

but I need to and it’s a great excuse to talk about the whizzer too.
thanks for the suggestions!

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by Nate Wilcox on Dec 26, 2009 4:33 PM EST up reply actions

Nate, have you done a judo chop on the different finishes of a guillotine? Arm in vs. standard vs. RNC grip, and the different guards and situations it can be applied in?

Also, i don’t know if you have written this before, but if you have i’d love to read it, on the superman punch that GSP lands so effectively and belcher’s variation vs. akiyama.

And finally, even though marcus jones is a striking dud, i loved that positional control he utilized on TUF, gaining side control and swinging his outside leg over his opponents head to open up some devastating head strikes. Thats something that a more powerful/ well rounded wrestler like brock could utilize to absolutely crush people. I’d never seen it before, but i’m sure theres a precursor to it somewhere.

by Austin Martin on Dec 26, 2009 11:26 AM EST reply actions

oooh

good ideas! thanks much.

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by Nate Wilcox on Dec 26, 2009 4:33 PM EST up reply actions

the marcus jones one is particularly intriguing to me. I don’t know if he accomplishes it sheerly due to strength, but he traps the arms and throws his leg over the head like he was going for an armbar, but keeps his weight on the chest and then can throw punches. seems like such a good setup for a lot, but a move that couldn’t be pulled off by a smaller guy… certainly didn’t hurt him that he was fighting stooges though

by Austin Martin on Dec 26, 2009 9:26 PM EST up reply actions

how about?

the various takedown defenses of Lyoto Machida and BJ Penn. nobody seems to be able to get them to the ground

by B-A-N-A-N-A-S on Dec 26, 2009 2:04 PM EST reply actions

excellent

let me see if i have anything intelligent to add on the topics!

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by Nate Wilcox on Dec 26, 2009 4:34 PM EST up reply actions

Nate – I really can’t heap enough praise on you for this “Judo Chop” series. This series provides the perfect illustration of what differentiates BE from other MMA websites. Also, the fact that you seek outside expertise in areas you are not familiar with provides a level of depth that goes above and beyond anything I’ve read in the MMA blogosphere. Good job!

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by Lucas2 on Dec 26, 2009 5:30 PM EST reply actions

Now can I have that $5 you promised…

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by Lucas2 on Dec 26, 2009 5:30 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs

check's in the mail!

thanks Mom!

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by Nate Wilcox on Dec 26, 2009 5:53 PM EST up reply actions

Musta not realized you were brown-nosing after pressing post ha ha. Funny reply to yourself there.

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by slapjaw ackrite on Dec 26, 2009 6:41 PM EST up reply actions

I know you did one about Cung Lees throws, but how about his kicks. Better yet highlight kicks from a number of fighters. Jon Jones,Torres,A.Silva, lee,etc. Or instead of just exotic kicks in general, focus on the side kick I think its a underused safe and powerful kick.

by Kefka on Dec 26, 2009 10:44 PM EST reply actions