Judo Sloth Best Bases refers to a position in judo where the defender wraps their legs around the attacker’s legs and pulls them into a backward roll. The position is used as a counter to an opponent’s forward throw, and it can be used to sweep the opponent’s legs out from under them, or to reverse the throw and take the opponent down. Judo Sloth Best Bases can also be used as a way to escape from an opponent’s hold.
The position is named after the Brazilian judoka Joo Carlos Barradas, who popularized the use of the technique in the 1970s. Barradas nicknamed himself “Sloth” because of his slow and deliberate movements, and he used the Judo Sloth Best Bases position to great effect, winning numerous judo tournaments and medals.
