How can I strengthen myself to be able to grapple/do throw techniques ?

Most of my fellow Jodu sparring classmates are all bigger than me. when I say big, i mean as in they are somewhat bulkier and a whole lot heavier than me. I am exactly 55kg my strong point is my agility but I am very poor at strength.

How can I strengthen myself to be able to grapple/do throw techniques ?
When I grapple, much of my strength isn't used explosively (punching, kicking, fast throws, etc.), but rather statically (holding someone in position, maintaining constant pressure, etc.). So I find it most helpful to work on that kind of strength, which I think is different from "movement" strength. I work on this by doing pushups or lifting weights and "holding" my range of movement at some key point.





For example, I'll bench press and go halfway down, hold it there for 10 seconds, then finish going all the way down, then go halfway up, hold for 10 seconds at the halfway point, and complete the lift. Repeat a few times, and you'll find yourself not only stronger at holding position, but also able to lift more weight in normal sets. I do this for pushups, situps, pullups, etc. Not only does it help the muscles develop "hold" power, but is also great for training your mind, i.e., tolerating the discomfort that it entails, and which is so common in grappling.





Moreover, this training has resulted in additional "explosive" strength for me as well, so it seems to be the best of both worlds.





Best of luck to you.





P.S. Holding in the halfway position drains an incredible amount of strength and stamina. While this is great for developing "grappling" strength, it certainly also saps your strength for the set. So make sure you have a spotter when you do this with weights, as you don't want to find yourself drained and unable to get the bar off your chest, back, etc.
Reply:Core strength.
Reply:Head to the gym and do some weightlifting. Then do some Pilates to build core strength.
Reply:I dont do a lot of throwing as I practice a different grappling art. However, although like you I am smaller than a lot of my opponents I work at it with the view that if I just practice to get the technique good enough to be able to grapple much bigger people then strength shouldnt be as important. When you match up against people your own size in tournaments I think having had to grapple such big strong people will give you an advantage. Youll be throwing dudes your own size around like rag dolls.
Reply:I say try kettle bells. Those are great for arm/wrist/hand strength...
Reply:Pushups.
Reply:If you are weaker, then your technique has to be better. Don't focus so much on becoming stronger. Focus on getting the technique right. In a sense, you're lucky: Being weaker will not allow you to "cheat" your way through by muscling down your opponents. You have to get the positioning right.
Reply:Akido,or jujitsu
Reply:The best way to get stronger at throwing in Judo is to just keep throwing, over and over and over again. You will naturally build more strength this way and with the right muscles.
Reply:Hit the gym a little with lots of stretching and practice the stuff you're bad at. 55kg in Wrestling would have its weight class, but I'm unfamiliar with Jodu (Judo?).
Reply:There's one way to gain in strength(and weight-muscle mass) and that is weights. low reps..high weights.


But in the grappling arts, the majority has to do with proper timing and technique, and speed of execution.