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Experience the Details of Japanese Wrestling Systems at El Dorado Hills Jiu Jitsu This Saturday!

This Saturday, El Dorado Hills Jiu Jitsu is thrilled to host a special wrestling clinic featuring two of Japan’s elite coaches: Shimizu Seshito and Nakamura Miyu. These world-class instructors bring decades of experience from Team Japan, known for their incredible performance at the 2024 Olympic and World Championships. This is a unique opportunity to learn the techniques and strategies that have propelled Japan to the forefront of the wrestling world.

Clinic Details

  • • Date: Saturday, January 18
  • Location: El Dorado Hills Jiu Jitsu
  • Schedule: Ages 7–12: 9:00–10:00 AM | Ages 13+: 10:00–11:30 AM

Why Learn Japanese Wrestling System?

Japan’s wrestling systems are renowned for their precision, discipline, and adaptability. At the 2024 Olympics and World Championships, Team Japan captured the world’s attention with their masterful technique, earning multiple podium finishes. Their success stems from blending traditional values with modern training methodologies, making their style not only effective but also incredibly dynamic.

Meet the Instructors

  • Shimizu Seshito: A celebrated wrestling technician with a PhD in Sports Science, who specializes in seamless transitions and innovative setups, Coach Seshito has helped shape the next generation of Japanese champions.
  • Nakamura Miyu: A trailblazer in women’s wrestling, Miyu has an impressive record as a competitor and emphasizing technical excellence and toughness.
Miyu won the 2024 Bill Ferrell in New York and the outstanding wrestler award

What You’ll Learn

Participants will dive into:

  • Takedown setups that emphasize speed and efficiency
  • Advanced techniques for controlling and countering opponents
  • Core drills designed to build power and balance
  • Insights into the mindset and preparation that drive Team Japan’s success

Who Should Attend?

This clinic is open to all experience levels. Whether you’re just starting your wrestling journey or looking to refine your skills for competition, this is a chance to learn from the best.

Don’t Miss This Opportunity

The chance to train with world-class coaches like Shimizu Seshito and Nakamura Miyu is rare. Join us this Saturday to experience the dedication and expertise that define Japanese wrestling.

Register Now at El Dorado Hills Jiu Jitsu

Let’s elevate your grappling game together! See you on the mats!

Wrestling

Japanese Wrestling System Clinic with Miyu Nakamura and Seshito Shimizu from Combat Label

El Dorado Hills Jiu Jitsu is thrilled to announce a special event featuring two of Japan’s most accomplished wrestling and grappling practitioners, Miyu Nakamura and Seshito Shimizu, from the Combat Label team. Known for their technical mastery and innovative approach to wrestling, Nakamura and Shimizu will be leading a clinic to share the intricacies of the Japanese wrestling system.

About Miyu Nakamura and Seshito Shimizu

Miyu Nakamura, a decorated champion in freestyle wrestling and submission grappling, is celebrated for her explosive yet efficient takedowns. Her ability to transition seamlessly between wrestling and Jiu Jitsu makes her one of the most versatile athletes in the grappling world. Nakamura’s dynamic style is a perfect blend of traditional wrestling roots with modern submission-focused applications, providing invaluable insight for grapplers of all levels.

Seshito Shimizu is a strategic mastermind whose philosophy emphasizes precision, leverage, and control over brute strength. His innovative approach to positional dominance and counter-wrestling has influenced grapplers across the globe. Known for his ability to break down techniques into simple, digestible steps, Shimizu is a gifted teacher who helps athletes refine their craft and discover new possibilities on the mat.

Together, Nakamura and Shimizu bring years of expertise, an unparalleled understanding of the wrestling arts, and a passion for teaching.

What to Expect

This clinic will focus on the Japanese wrestling system, a blend of traditional wrestling fundamentals and modern adaptations for Jiu Jitsu. Participants can look forward to learning:

  • Dynamic Takedowns: High-percentage takedown techniques that combine speed, power, and precision.
  • Control and Positioning: The art of maintaining dominant positions while minimizing energy expenditure.
  • Counter-Wrestling Techniques: Neutralize aggressive opponents and create opportunities for reversals and control.

Miyu Nakamura and Seshito Shimizu will tailor the instruction to suit both gi and nogi practitioners, making the clinic invaluable for everyone, from hobbyists to seasoned competitors.

Event Details

• Date: Saturday, January 18th

• Time: 9:00-10:00am (age 7-12) | 10:00-11:30am (age 13+)

• Location: El Dorado Hills Jiu Jitsu

• Cost: (age7-12) pre pay $20/same day $30 |(13+) pre pay $40/ same day $60

Who Should Attend?

This clinic is open to all grapplers and wrestlers, regardless of experience level. Whether you’re looking to improve your wrestling base, sharpen your transitions, or gain insight from two of the best in the world, this event is for you.

Join us for an incredible opportunity to train with Miyu Nakamura and Seshito Shimizu as they bring their expertise and passion to El Dorado Hills Jiu Jitsu. Take your wrestling and grappling game to the next level with insights from two of Japan’s finest practitioners.

We look forward to seeing you on the mats!

Wrestling

Japanese Wrestling Systems Clinic at El Dorado Hills Jiu Jitsu

Discover the details of Japan’s Wrestling System and join us for a clinic with two trailblazers shaping wrestling and athlete development!

🔹 Dr. Seshito Shimizu
• Ph.D. in Sports Science and former Japanese National Wrestling Team Member.
• A decorated athlete and researcher, Dr. Shimizu achieved national and international wrestling championships during his career while earning his Ph.D. at the University of Tsukuba.
• As project manager for Japan Wrestling Federation’s Athlete Development Pathway System, he created the foundation that produced multiple Olympic and World Champions.
• Now the CEO of COMBAT LABEL, he uses his extensive experience in sports management and psychology to build an innovative ecosystem for sports excellence.

🔹 Miyu Nakamura
• A wrestling prodigy who began at age 5, Miyu is a U20 World Champion and a multiple-time international gold medalist, including victories at the Kiev and New York International Tournaments.
• Known for her unmatched speed and technical dominance, she achieved a perfect season in 2018, winning every match by technical fall.
• As COO of COMBAT LABEL, she combines her competitive edge with her passion for advancing wrestling and empowering female athletes across Asia.

Learn from these world-class experts as they share insights into the Japanese wrestling system, athlete development strategies, and techniques that produce champions. Don’t miss this opportunity! 🤼 🇯🇵

More About the Instructors:

Seshito Shimizu

  • Ph.D. in Sports Science
  • CEO of COMBAT LABEL
  • Former Member of the Japanese National Wrestling Team
  • Former Project Manager for Talent Identification and Development Program, Japan Wrestling Federation

Seshito’s Biography:

Influenced by his father, who was a gold medal contender for the Moscow Olympics, Seshito Shimizu began wrestling at an early age. He achieved national and international championships during his high school, university, and professional career. While competing as a professional athlete, he pursued research in sports management at the Graduate School of the University of Tsukuba, completing his studies in 2009.

Afterward, he took on the position of assistant professor at Nippon Sport Science University. In 2013, he resigned from this role to become the project manager for the Athlete Development Pathway System, a project commissioned by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology to the Japan Wrestling Federation. Through this project, he contributed to developing a pathway system for wrestlers, producing numerous Olympic and World Championship gold medalists from the talent nurtured through the program.

As a researcher, he specialized in sports psychology, conducting studies on athlete career development and earning his Ph.D. in Sports Science in 2017. Leveraging the insights and networks gained through national projects and research, he established the company COMBAT LABEL. The company engages in activities aimed at forming an ecosystem for sports.

Miyu Nakamura

  • COO of COMBAT LABEL
  • Women’s Wrestling 50kg Division

Major Competitive Achievements:

  • Champion, U20 World Championships
  • Champion, Kiev International Tournament
  • Champion, New York International Tournament

Miyu’s Biography:

Miyu Nakamura began wrestling at the age of five. She quickly rose to prominence, winning the National Junior High School Championships in 2013. She was subsequently selected as a talent for the Japan Wrestling Federation’s talent identification and development program, securing major titles both domestically and internationally.

In 2016, she won the World Junior Championships. After moving up to the 50kg weight class, she capitalized on her unparalleled speed and stamina—considered among the best in Japanese wrestling history—to dominate in 2018. That year, she won the Asian Junior Championships and the All-Japan Women’s Open Championships without conceding a single point, achieving technical fall victories in every match. Her performance earned her a spot as a 2020 elite athlete for the Japan Wrestling Federation.

In 2019, she defeated the world’s second-ranked wrestler at the Kiev International Tournament, claiming her first senior-level international title. Alongside her athletic pursuits, Nakamura is actively involved in promoting wrestling across Asia and improving the environment for female athletes.