Mike Liptrot

  Iain Abernethy  says

Mike Liptot’s first Judo DVD will be released early in 2008! Mike has been my Judo coach for the last 12 months and he suggested that I do an “Alfred Hitchcock” on the DVD (#). By which I took him to mean a short dumpy bald bloke should appear in the background and add very little to the onscreen action. I fulfilled the role perfectly! It’s hardly “Where is Waldo?” as  myself and “Jurgen” (real name “Michael”) are performing a drill for the outer reaping throw as Mike explains it.

Be sure to keep an eye out for me

I’ve now seen the first edit of the DVD and it’s very impressive.

Mike is a superb coach - who has been training in judo since the age of 6 and his ability to break down the key requirements of any technique is very impressive. However, not only does the DVD break down a number of key throws, it also  includes training methods and groundwork follow ups.

The DVD also includes the associated breakfalls and gymnastic exercises. As usual, Summersdale have made a great job with the post production and I can easily see this being one of the most popular DVDs of 2008. A must for anyone, regardless of style, who wants to make their throwing and grappling work.
  
 (#) - In case you don’t know, Alfred Hitchcock always appeared as “an extra” in all his films.