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But you haven't seen much of judo newaza, right?
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So how much do I have to see before I can have your permission to state my opinion?
I prefaced my statement with a qualification.
So, let's go to the tape:
http://www.judoinfo.com/weers1.htm
If you'll check out the Average skill level by Championship Range you'll find a general ratio 3:1 of standing vs. ground techniques being used AT the championship level, in COMPETITION.
So why such a disparity if Judo Ne Waza is so good?
Further on in the article, the author states that most Judoka have 6 favorite throwing techniques and 2 newaza techniques. We see the 3:1 ratio stated again.
Back to the tape:
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Defensive Ground Play postures with the defender on or near his stomach, and tucked in strongly, are extremely difficult to assault. Top players know this and get into this position at every possible opportunity.
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Yeah, the Judo Ne Waza rules... that's why the top players turtle at every possible opportunity.
Even an American who is, by your conclusion, "not a good judoka" can see this.
But, then again, I didn't get my information from a German children's book, so I may be wrong...
