The importance of hydration

Hydration plays a vital role in maintaining a healthy body. There are times when you may become dehydrated and when this happens it not only affects your concentration but also the efficiency of various systems in your body. Exercise, hot and humid weather as well as airplanes are all times when we can become dehydrated.

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Judo Fitness

If you have done Judo for more than 5 minutes you would have noticed that being physically stronger than your opponent is a massive advantage. Being able to power into and out of throws, as well as having a strong grip really upsets your opponents and immediately gives you the upper hand. Combine your strength

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About me

I am passionate about all forms of grappling. I have been studying Judo for 21 years and have represented Australia at 8 Continental Championships, 4 World Championships and competed in the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games.   I have also competed in various World Cups, Grand Slams and Grand Prixs all over the world. I have

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Healthy snacks

When most people think of the word “snack,” they are usually not thinking about healthy snack foods. Instead, they think about candy bars, salty potato chips, cinnamon buns, and other sweet or salty foods. Maintaining a diet incorporating healthy snack foods is just as crucial as eating healthy foods for your main meals – breakfast,

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History of Judo

Developed in Japan by Jigoro Kano in 1882, Judo was originally designed to help physically weak people overcome those who were much stronger. From this noble and obscure beginning a great sport was born. Now a modern, progressive Olympic sport, Judo has evolved considerably from its roots in the Tokyo Kodokan. First seen as a

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