There is a considerable variety of practice methods and training drills in judo for skills development and considerable flexibility in the ways in which they are used by different instructors. One of the big difficulties facing most instructors is that of managing mat time sensibly, so that the right balance is achieved between practice and [...]
Judo is a modern Japanese martial art and Olympic sport. The Japanese word Judo is translated as “gentle way.” Its most memorable feature is its competitive component. The object is to throw one’s opponent to the ground, immobilize, or subdue one’s opponent with a grappling maneuver. Or one can also force a contestant to submit [...]
Back in the 80s I entered a judo dojo for the first time willing to learn as much as I could on judo and its techniques. I was a semi-professional soccer player and was used to kick the ball on both sides. Even though I was and am left handed my best kicks were on [...]
Though judo began its life and continues to serve a dual life as a practiced and venerable martial art, free of competition and entirely for the betterment of self, it cannot be ignored that the sporting aspect of judo has become quite popular. Of course, this is not new, either. Even Dr. Jigoro Kano, the [...]
it is remarkable that there has not been a lot publicity about these changes, given the bearing of the changes, and how it affects all Judo practicioners who want to compete in nearly all Judo competitions, both at at national or international level! But a Judo Uniform is a Judo Uniform I hear you shouting…..Yes, [...]
October 25th, 2011 
judoname I assume if you’re reading this article that you’re familiar with the Mixed Martial Arts and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu coaching organisation known as Straight Blast Gym International. The people at SBGi say that their coaching is the easiest way to learn functional skills for competitive fighting and self defence, and I agree, but I have issues. [...]
October 24th, 2011 judoname Without a doubt, Aikido is the one of the best martial around the world. Moreover, this art is very popular around United States. The art of Aikido is proven by the martial artist and actor named Steven Seagal. Seagal’s movies promoted the popularity of this art. Aikido is rich of traditions and history. The story [...]
October 23rd, 2011 judoname Many parents are unsure about the volume and amount of exercise their children should be getting. And with today’s society, it’s often the norm for kids to come home from school and watch the TV or play the computer. Gone are the days of going out and playing with their friends, building dens, climbing trees [...]
October 22nd, 2011 judoname The important here is to make guaranteed you are stood on the balls of your ft and that you produce your velocity and co-ordination. Get down to your local judo club as nicely in the beginning, as you will see judoka’s regularly training their footwork (crossing their ft) and lifting their opponent large with the [...]
October 20th, 2011 judoname My recommendation is that a combination of learning street based self defense with martial arts styles that originate in different societies and countries could really make your fighting techniques unique. Irregardless of what body shape you have, these combat techniques could improve your overall muscular capacity and endurance so that you are able to fight [...]
