Is it possible to perform a Judo style throw if your opponent is not wearing a gi or a similar thick jacket?
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I think so. Perhaps you need to apply more strenght in the throw, but my guess is that one can still perform it. I never practiced Judo though... just Karate. Sorry, I wrote the wrong word. 'not' instead of "so". I'm sleepy, forgive me.
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Yes ... the Gi makes it easier, but the throw can still be done even if your opponent is wearing delicate flimsy material that tears easily.
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Yes. If you are relying on the strength of the fabric in your opponent's garments, you are not properly utilizing your opponent's momentum and would likely not throw them properly if they were wearing a Gi. It is possible that you could fail if they are wearing a summer-weight T-shirt, but if your opponent is wearing a T-shirt as sturdy as what I usually wear then you could toss away with impunity.
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The throw shouldn't rely on a particular bit of clothing to be there. If it's not, grab what clothing is present, or better yet, grab the flesh and use that.
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Yes. Judo technique is versatile. They can use the momentum and the body weight of the attacker to their advantage. The heavier the opponent the easier he can be toppled. The techniques are similar to Hapkido and Kendo.The higher level judo will eventually use lethal weapons as part of their top grading.
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Yes, several throws were designed to be gi-less. Ogoshi works, Koshiguruma, are easily done without modification. Osostogari and Deashi Harai (Sp?) can be done with modification. These are a couple of examples.
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