ne-waza training plan

Ne-Waza Training Plan for Competition Judo

Ne-waza improves fastest when positions are trained as chains.

Choose a starting position

Start from turtle attack, guard pass, pin escape, or transition after a failed throw. One starting position keeps the plan focused.

Build a chain

Link entry, control, reaction, and finish. For example: break turtle posture, insert hook, turn to osaekomi, stabilize, then attack if the opponent exposes an arm.

Use rounds wisely

Short situational rounds often teach more than long unfocused rounds. Reset frequently and repeat the same problem.

Track outcomes

Record whether you reached control, held the pin, escaped, or lost position. Over time, the data reveals which link needs drilling.