Like most all martial arts, judo has two main forms of practice - kata (forms practice) and randori (sparring or freeplay). Nagekomi is a form of kata practice in which certain forms of throws are repeated, or drilled. Here is a video of some of my judo kids doing some nagekomi followed by some randori.____________
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