Sumi-gaeshi: Germany’s 2008 Olympic Champion Ole Bischof leads an all-star cast in this ground-breaking coaching book on one of judo’s most effective Sutemi-waza

Bischof is joined by Great Britain’s Colin Oates, whose Sumi-gaeshi was the most effective of all his techniques. Oates shows an incredible four different variations, with his most impressive being his Uchi-mata - Sumi-gaeshi combination.

Learn how Sumi-gaeshi can work from a traditional sleeve and lapel grip, with France’s Dimitri Dragin teaching you the importance of momentum. Dragin combines the threat of Harai-goshi and Ko-soto-gari to create a big reaction within the opponent, which sets up the opportunity for his Sumi-gaeshi.

Finally, GB’s Euan Burton displays two very unorthodox techniques, with his arm-wrap and Yoko-sumi-gaeshis not to be missed.  

Throwing descriptions and tuition are accompanied by incredible photographic sequences, with the key technical moments highlighted. Many of the images are shown for the first time and come from Fighting Films’ vast photograph archive.

Fighting Films has been closely working alongside the world’s greatest judoka for over 30 years. Throwing for Ippon is the first project where all of this international technical expertise is compiled in one place.

Presented by Superstar Judo, Fighting Films’ online coaching subscription site, the techniques can also be viewed in video format by clicking on a QR code at either the start or end of each book. The author is Fighting Films partner Danny Hicks, who was IJF TV Director from 2009-2017.        

This guide is an essential for all judoka. Whether you just want to learn the basics of a throw or be inspired by numerous different variations from the world’s best, Throwing for Ippon reveals the techniques that are proven to work at the very highest level.