6 Ways to Improve Faster Through Randori

🥋 6 Ways to Improve Faster Through Randori Have you ever felt like your progress in randori has slowed down — even though you’re training hard? You spar every week, push yourself, and yet others around you seem to be improving faster. The truth is, effort alone isn’t enough. Randori can either help you grow or keep you stuck in the same place — depending on how you approach it. After 25 years of Judo and 5 years as a professional athlete, I realized that the difference between judoka who improve quickly and those who don’t is not how hard they train — it’s how intentionally they train. In this video, I’ll share 6 key ways to make your randori more meaningful and effective. These concepts will help you turn every round into a learning opportunity instead of just a fight. You’ll learn: 1️⃣ How to set small goals before randori for focused improvement 2️⃣ How to feel your opponent’s balance and use it to your advantage 3️⃣ How to identify who has the grip advantage — and how to change it 4️⃣ How to create timing instead of waiting for it 5️⃣ How to analyze why you were able to throw 6️⃣ How to learn faster by analyzing why you got thrown Once you start applying these six points, your randori will completely change. You’ll stop fighting mindlessly — and start training with clarity, purpose, and real progress. ⏱ Timestamps 00:00 – Why your randori might not help you improve 00:53 – The real purpose of randori 02:00 – 1. Set a small goal before you start 03:04 – 2. Be aware of your opponent’s balance 03:54 – 3. Who has the grip advantage 04:56 – 4. Learn the right timing for your entry 05:42– 5. Analyze why you were able to throw 06:25 – 6. Analyze why you got thrown 07:08 – Final thoughts and next steps 📍 Based in New York City? I offer private judo lessons and customized training sessions. 📧 Book a lesson or seminar: https://gunjijudoacademy.carrd.co/ 📲 Follow me for more content: Instagram:   / ken_judo_nyc   TikTok:   / ken_judo_nyc   Website: https://gunjijudoacademy.carrd.co/ 🔔 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more deep-dive judo content! #Judo #Ippon #JudoMindset #bjj #jiujitsu #Ippon #Randori #UchiMata #GunjiJudoAcademy #MartialArts #柔道 #一本 #メンタル #Judoka