Monday, August 17, 2009
Back to basics
On saturday we went back to working the basics again. We worked on our Osaikomi waza (Pinning techniques) We covered throwing into a pin and Kesagatame, Kuzurekasagatame, Munegatame and finally Yokoshihogatame. Remember on friday we will be having our monthly work out at the Treehouse. All are invited!
Friday, August 14, 2009
Learning is not always easy
If you want to obtain the secrets of such wonderful techniques, drill yourself, harden yourself, undergo severe training, abandoned body and mind; follow this course for years and you will naturally reach the profoundest levels. To know if water is hot or cold you must taste it yourself
-- Yamaoka Tesshu, master swordsman and calligrapher (1836-1888)
-- Yamaoka Tesshu, master swordsman and calligrapher (1836-1888)
Do's and Don'ts in Learning Judo
By Yoshitsugu (Yoshiaki) Yamashita
The First 10th Degree Black Belt
Study the correct way of applying the throws. Throwing with brute force is not the correct way of winning in JUDO. The most important point is to win with technique.
First learn offensive. You will see that defense is included in offensive. You will make no progress learning defense first.
Do not dislike falling. Learn the timing of the throw while you are being thrown.
Practice your throws by moving your body freely as possible in all directions. Do not lean to one side or get stiff. A great deal of repetition in a throw will be rewarded with a good throw.
Increase the number of practices and contests. You will never make any progress without accumulating a number of practices.
Do not select your opponents (which means do not say that you do or don't like to practice with a certain person). Everyone has his own specialty. You must try to learn all of them and make them your own.
Never neglect to improve the finer points. Practicing without any effort to improve will result in slow progress. Always recall your habits, as well as those of your opponent, while making improvement.
In practice put your heart and soul into it. It will interfere with your progress in practice if you keep on without this spirit.
Never forget what your instructor or higher ranking members teach you. During practice you will make great progress if you keep in mind what they have said to you.
Try to continue your practice as much as possible. Applying half-way will result in a very grave situation in your progress.
Watch and study throws as much as possible when trying to improve and advance. The technique and mind are just like the front and back of one’s hand, meaning they are very closely related.
Refrain from overeating and drinking. Remember that overeating and drinking will bring an end to your practice and JUDO.
Always try to think of improvement, and don't think that you are too good. The latter is very easy to do while learning JUDO.
There is no end in learning JUDO.
The First 10th Degree Black Belt
Study the correct way of applying the throws. Throwing with brute force is not the correct way of winning in JUDO. The most important point is to win with technique.
First learn offensive. You will see that defense is included in offensive. You will make no progress learning defense first.
Do not dislike falling. Learn the timing of the throw while you are being thrown.
Practice your throws by moving your body freely as possible in all directions. Do not lean to one side or get stiff. A great deal of repetition in a throw will be rewarded with a good throw.
Increase the number of practices and contests. You will never make any progress without accumulating a number of practices.
Do not select your opponents (which means do not say that you do or don't like to practice with a certain person). Everyone has his own specialty. You must try to learn all of them and make them your own.
Never neglect to improve the finer points. Practicing without any effort to improve will result in slow progress. Always recall your habits, as well as those of your opponent, while making improvement.
In practice put your heart and soul into it. It will interfere with your progress in practice if you keep on without this spirit.
Never forget what your instructor or higher ranking members teach you. During practice you will make great progress if you keep in mind what they have said to you.
Try to continue your practice as much as possible. Applying half-way will result in a very grave situation in your progress.
Watch and study throws as much as possible when trying to improve and advance. The technique and mind are just like the front and back of one’s hand, meaning they are very closely related.
Refrain from overeating and drinking. Remember that overeating and drinking will bring an end to your practice and JUDO.
Always try to think of improvement, and don't think that you are too good. The latter is very easy to do while learning JUDO.
There is no end in learning JUDO.
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Saturday is the Kaizen Judo Turnament
Kaizen Judo Dojo
2nd Anniversary Shiai
Sanction # 09-05-02
Saturday, May 2, 2009
Ogden-Weber Applied Technology College Gymnasium
200 North Washington Blvd, Ogden, Utah 84404
Eligibility
•5 years of age or older on the date of the tournament
•Current registration and insurance with either USJI, USJF, USJA
•All competitors must show proof of registration and insurance (NO EXCEPTIONS)
• USJI and USJF membership will be available at the tournament site.
Entry Fees
•$20.00 for one weight category in one skill division
•$5.00 for one weight category in additional skill division
•Competitors may only enter one weight category per skill division.
Registration/Weigh In
•Junior: 7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
•Senior: 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Competition
•Juniors: 9:30 a.m.
•Senior: 12:30 p.m.
• All current IJF rules will apply with the following exceptions:
• No shime waza or drop knee seoinage/seoiotoshi for competitors under 13 years of age.
• No kansetsu waza for competitors under 17 years of age and/or under sankyu
• White Judo gi required. Blue Judo gi are allowed only if the competitor is the first one called in the match (2nd competitor must wear a white gi)
2nd Anniversary Shiai
Sanction # 09-05-02
Saturday, May 2, 2009
Ogden-Weber Applied Technology College Gymnasium
200 North Washington Blvd, Ogden, Utah 84404
Eligibility
•5 years of age or older on the date of the tournament
•Current registration and insurance with either USJI, USJF, USJA
•All competitors must show proof of registration and insurance (NO EXCEPTIONS)
• USJI and USJF membership will be available at the tournament site.
Entry Fees
•$20.00 for one weight category in one skill division
•$5.00 for one weight category in additional skill division
•Competitors may only enter one weight category per skill division.
Registration/Weigh In
•Junior: 7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
•Senior: 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Competition
•Juniors: 9:30 a.m.
•Senior: 12:30 p.m.
• All current IJF rules will apply with the following exceptions:
• No shime waza or drop knee seoinage/seoiotoshi for competitors under 13 years of age.
• No kansetsu waza for competitors under 17 years of age and/or under sankyu
• White Judo gi required. Blue Judo gi are allowed only if the competitor is the first one called in the match (2nd competitor must wear a white gi)
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
We are in our new location !
We are happy to report that we are now in our new location. We are located at 892 East 12300 South in down town Draper Utah.
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