Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Today I'm training with Judo master Satoshi Ishii - Olympic, World & Japanese Champion. From devastating sweeps to the secrets of grip fighting, Satoshi reveals the mindset and techniques that made him a living legend.
In this video:
- The 70% Rule: Why Judo is actually 70% grip fighting.
- Signature Throws: Satoshi demonstrates the techniques that made him a heavyweight legend.
- The Mindset: A deep dive into discipline, the importance of a mentor, and life after winning Olympic Gold.
Chapters:
0:00 Meeting the Olympic Champion: Satoshi Ishii
0:19 Judo Warm-up (Elastic Bands)
0:45 The Power of a Judo Throw
1:11 How to adapt Judo for Street Fighting (No-Gi)
1:31 Ground Control & Submissions
2:02 The Secret of Grip Fighting: Breaking Posture
2:43 Satoshi’s Signature Inside Sweep (O-uchi-gari)
3:32 Advanced Throw Variations & Setups
4:44 Sparring: Karate vs. Olympic Judo
6:54 Interview: The Mindset of a Champion
8:02 Why You Need a Mentor to Succeed
9:59 The Biggest Lesson from a Lifetime of Judo
11:10 What Happens After Winning Olympic Gold?
11:57 Satoshi’s Final Wisdom for Martial Artists
Filmed by William Ustav
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Today I'm training with Judo master Satoshi Ishii - Olympic, World & Japanese Champion. From devastating sweeps to the secrets of grip fighting, Satoshi reveals the mindset and techniques that made him a living legend.
In this video:
- The 70% Rule: Why Judo is actually 70% grip fighting.
- Signature Throws: Satoshi demonstrates the techniques that made him a heavyweight legend.
- The Mindset: A deep dive into discipline, the importance of a mentor, and life after winning Olympic Gold.
Chapters:
0:00 Meeting the Olympic Champion: Satoshi Ishii
0:19 Judo Warm-up (Elastic Bands)
0:45 The Power of a Judo Throw
1:11 How to adapt Judo for Street Fighting (No-Gi)
1:31 Ground Control & Submissions
2:02 The Secret of Grip Fighting: Breaking Posture
2:43 Satoshi’s Signature Inside Sweep (O-uchi-gari)
3:32 Advanced Throw Variations & Setups
4:44 Sparring: Karate vs. Olympic Judo
6:54 Interview: The Mindset of a Champion
8:02 Why You Need a Mentor to Succeed
9:59 The Biggest Lesson from a Lifetime of Judo
11:10 What Happens After Winning Olympic Gold?
11:57 Satoshi’s Final Wisdom for Martial Artists
Filmed by William Ustav
☯️ BIO: Jesse Enkamp a.k.a The Karate Nerd™ is a #1 Amazon Best-Selling Author, National Team Athlete, Keynote Speaker, Entrepreneur, Carrot Cake Lover & Founder of Seishin International - The World’s Leading Karate Lifestyle Brand.
🎥 WATCH ALL MY VIDEOS ⇩
youtube.com/user/KARATEbyJesse/videos
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💥 Learn KOBUDO WEAPONS From Okinawa ➭ kobudomastery.com
💪 MY TRAINING PROGRAMS:
- Flexibility & Mobility ➭ gumroad.com/l/karate-flexibility-mobility
- Strength Training ➭ gumroad.com/l/karate-strength
🥋 GET MY KARATE GI ➭ seishin-international.com
✅ Wanna GROW Your Martial Arts School? ➭ http://www.martialarts.social
👍 CONNECT WITH ME:
- Facebook ➭ facebook.com/karatebyjesse
- Instagram ➭ instagram.com/karatebyjesse
- Twitter ➭ twitter.com/karatebyjesse
- ✏️ Blog ➭ karatebyjesse.com/category/karate
- FB Group ➭ facebook.com/groups/karatenerds
✍️ CONTACT ME ⇩
karatebyjesse.com/contact
WARNING: The advice and movements shown in this video are for informational and educational purposes only. Consult a health professional before engaging in any exercise or martial arts program.
‼️ COPYRIGHT DISCLAIMER:
This video is under Fair Use: Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act in 1976; Allowance is made for "Fair Use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use. All rights and credit go directly to its rightful owners. No copyright infringement intended.
