In no-gi grappling, judo throws work without gi grips by substituting underhooks, collar ties, overhooks, and wrist controls. The same core mechanics — off-balance first, then throw — apply. The seven throws that transfer most reliably to no-gi are osoto gari, ouchi gari, kouchi gari, drop seoi nage, tai otoshi, uchi mata, and tomoe nage….
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Quick Answer: The snap down is a wrestling entry where you yank an opponent’s head sharply downward from the collar tie, breaking their posture and entering the front headlock. In no-gi, it works at every level because it doesn’t depend on sleeve or lapel grips — just head pressure and timing. Done right, it opens…