Some waza video clips from YouTube

Some waza video clips from YouTube - Robin

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From: Robin Parrington

Dear All,

Here are 2 clips that I have found so far... First one is for small men.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G-c79ID2i2I

second one is Furukawa sensei explaining(in Japanese) kote men.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9XEwWA8TUK4

Also some good video from Furukawa sensei showing hiki waza

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Les0pQBo7kw

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0qIg9pqDSr0

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ze736Wn8EZs

Debana men
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4AkmUNdj1Go

Debana kote
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BlAoLtoaWVw

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