I was talking to a beginning Judoka the other day and he was having a few troubles when it came do actually doing Judo. This individual came from a Field Hockey background where it is a ‘visual’ sport opposed to ‘feeling’. Hockey is a sport where your reactions and decisions are based on what you
 reckon one of the most neglected area of basic Judo is footwork. wherever you go to training listen out to the noise that comes from your feet. Can you hear stomping? Or can you hear a light swish and swoosh as your feet stay constantly connected to the mat?? If you are constantly connected to the mat then
A few days ago I emailed my newsletter list asking them to write down one or two sentences about some of the things you want me to cover in the future. One of the biggest things that came back to me (about 60 emails) was the fact that many Judoka need a help devising a
I am at the airport about to head off interstate to run a Judo seminar with my good friend and Olympian, Ivo dos Santos. I really enjoy hanging out at airports. I love grabbing a coffee as well as browsing the bookshop and finding something to read on the plane. Today I downloaded Brad Pilon’s
Judo is a very physically demanding sport and it is vital that you take care of not just yourself but your training partners as well. There are a few things you can implement that will help in enjoying an injury free judo career. Wash your hands before practice Before you step on the judo mat
What an awesome quote “success through self discipline.” I love it!! I don’t know who said it but one day I was driving along past a primary school and “success through self discipline” was their slogan….and it’s completely true. The only way to succeed is to be self disciplined. I have been self-discplined for most
I was talking to a beginning Judoka the other day and he was having a few troubles when it came do actually doing Judo. This individual came from a Field Hockey background where it is a visual sport opposed to feeling. Hockey is a sport where your reactions and decisions are based on what you
There are a number if things a beginner can do at judo that will assist in increasing your skill an overall understanding of judo. Judo is a very difficult art and that is why the more you understand judo the easier it is. Here are a few key concepts that will help improve your judo.
This video will help some of you who are new to Judo:
