Position and osaekomi
Develop stable pins, pressure, balance, and the positional awareness needed to maintain control.
USJA Committee
Kosen Judo Committee
Advancing newaza education, technical development, and practice.
Information
Newaza development
Build stronger ground skills
The Kosen Judo Committee is devoted to educating and improving all aspects of newaza development through thoughtful study, technical practice, and shared resources.
Committee focus
Develop complete newaza
Kosen-style practice emphasizes connected ground work: establishing control, moving efficiently between positions, defending responsibly, and applying permitted techniques safely.
Connect each movement
Practice entries, turnovers, guard passing, escapes, and transitions without losing technical control.
Practice with purpose
Apply ground techniques with discipline, appropriate resistance, and respect for current rules and safety guidance.
Technical study
Core areas of ground practice
A complete newaza program combines attacking, defensive, and transitional skills.
01
Osaekomi-waza and positional control
02
Turnovers, guard passing, and transitions
03
Escapes, reversals, and defensive movement
04
Permitted shime-waza and kansetsu-waza
Training opportunities
Continue developing your judo
Browse the USJA event calendar for clinics, camps, tournaments, and other upcoming activities.
Members
| Name | Rank | Location | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David H. Brogan | Yodan | harrisburgbjjj@gmail.com | Dillsburg PA | Chairman |
| Steven Matias | Yodan | cohesionbjj@gmail.com | Coweta OK | Member |
| Bradley Souders | Schichikyu | Brad.souders@yahoo.com | McConnellsburg PA | Member |