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The belt of an opponent can be grabbed and held for only three seconds in judo.

In sambo, the belt of an opponent can be held for as long as possible. As Nishioka grabs West's belt(1), West demonstrates a sambo technique called the "Russian Whizzer."
In sambo, the belt of an opponent can be held for as long as possible. As Nishioka grabs West’s belt(1), West demonstrates a sambo technique called the “Russian Whizzer.”

 

He counters by reaching around, grabbing Nishioka's belt and gi from behind(2) and trying to turn.
He counters by reaching around, grabbing Nishioka’s belt and gi from behind(2) and trying to turn.
Pulling his opponent upon his hip(3), West gets in tight as he steps back and around.
Pulling his opponent upon his hip(3), West gets in tight as he steps back and around.
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He brings his right leg throught the middle as in a judo uchimata or a wrestling whizzer(4)

and pulls Nishioka all the way over (5 and 6)
and pulls Nishioka all the way over (5 and 6)

July 1977  Black Belt Magazine 

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