January 2016’s Technique: Sumi Gaeshi

Robert and Morrow demonstrate a grip break into the Sumi Gaeshi.

Morrow makes a grip on Robert's lapel.

Morrow makes a grip on Robert’s lapel.


Robert goes two on one to break Morrow's grip up and away.

Robert goes two on one to break Morrow’s grip up and away.


Robert keeps Morrow's sleeve with the left hand and reaches over Morrow's back to grip the back of Morrow's belt. Robert makes sure to keep his head inside of Morrow's shoulder.

Robert keeps Morrow’s sleeve with the left hand and reaches over Morrow’s back to grip the back of Morrow’s belt. Robert makes sure to keep his head inside of Morrow’s shoulder.


Robert steps inside, uses his Robert foot to hook Morrow's leg and sits to his butt.

Robert steps inside, uses his Robert foot to hook Morrow’s leg and sits to his butt.


Robert uses his hook and grip on Morrow's belt to throw Morrow to the side.

Robert uses his hook and grip on Morrow’s belt to throw Morrow to the side.


Robert comes up to his knees and finishes establishing side control.

Robert comes up to his knees and finishes establishing side control.