Euan Burton
Multiple World and European medallist Euan Burton reveals the techniques that transformed him from 'an unexceptional teenage judoka' to one of the best in the world.
In his own words: "I will break down the gripping, preparation, attack system and newaza that I built my judo around and show you how, by taking care of the basics, you can take your competitive judo to the next level."
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Uchi mata | Euan Burton
Double World and triple European medallist Burton shows one of his major scoring techniques.
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Okuri eri jime | Euan Burton
Multiple World and European medallist Euan Burton shows his sliding collar strangle - Okuri eri jime
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Chop down to get the back | Euan Burton
Here Tokyo GS Champion Burton shows a chop down to leave him in attacking position in Newaza
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Juji gatame from transition | Euan Burton
Here Burton shows a lightening fast armlock that comes from his Sumi gaeshi grip.
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Juji gatame from all fours | Euan Burton
Here Burton demonstrates chopping his opponent down to all fours and transitioning straight into Juji gatame.
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Juji ashi shiho gatame - Juji gatame | Euan Burton
Burton shows an effective way of how to deal with a strong opponent who can defend against Juji gatame
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Crocodile roll | Euan Burton
From on top of his opponent's back Burton shows a very fast turn into Osae komi.
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Akimoto roll | Euan Burton
Tokyo GS Champion Burton shows an amazing roll into Osae komi which he learnt from 2010 World Champion Hiroyuki Akimoto of Japan.
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Competitive Career | Interview | Euan Burton
Double world medallist Euan Burton speaks about the highs and lows of his competitive career
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Late Developer In Judo | Interview | Euan Burton
Double world medallist Euan Burton speaks about how his love for judo and hard work brought him results later on in his career
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Giving 100% | Interview | Euan Burton
Euan Burton speaks about giving 100% effort in training and in judo
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Training In Japan | Interview | Euan Burton
Euan Burton speaks about the long periods of time he trained in Japan over the course of his career.
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Enjoying Your Judo | Interview | Euan Burton
Double world medallist Euan Burton speaks about getting the balance between being efficient in your judo and enjoying it.
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Judo Mentality | Interview | Euan Burton
Euan Burton speaks about the importance of pushing yourself as much as you can both physically and mentally, and how much that positively impacts you in competition
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Becoming One Of The World's Best | Interview | Euan Burton
Double world medallist Euan Burton speaks about how he started analysing other judoka in order to improve his judo.
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Developing My Judo | Interview | Euan Burton
Double world medallist Euan Burton speaks about he adapted his judo to become one of the best in the world at his weight.
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The Day Of Competition | Interview | Euan Burton
Euan Burton speaks about the last few days in a build up to a competition, and in particular what he does on the day he fights. This includes his very final mental preparation just as he's about to step out onto the mat
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Importance Of Studying Video Footage | Interview | Euan Burton
Euan Burton talks about the importance of studying judo by using video.
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Analysing Opponents | Interview | Euan Burton
Euan Burton talks about analysing his opponents. But he points out the importance of getting the balance right, and giving enough attention to getting your own judo right
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Reputation in Japan | Interview | Euan Burton
Euan Burton talks about the succeses he had when fighting in Japan, and the respect he received from Japanese judo as a result.
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Rivalries | Interview | Euan Burton
Euan Burton speaks about his different rivalries, and in particular the one with Korea's Olympic Champion Jae-bum Kim.
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Final Physical Preparation | Interview | Euan Burton
Euan Burton speaks about the physial condition he likes to be in when entering a competition
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My Career Low | Interview | Euan Burton
Euan Burton talks about missing out on Olympic selection, and how his career low spurred him onto the great things that he went on to achieve
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My Career High | Interview | Euan Burton
Euan Burton talks about the highs of being the first non-Asian to win the middleweight category of the Tokyo Grand Slam