Taping your fingers
At Judo it is crucial that you look after your entire body- including your fingers. In the videos below there are some great tips for you to help keep your fingers safe from injury.
5 ways to get better at Judo
There are a few things that I tell people that will help them get better at Judo. Have a good gi: I always encourage judoka to invest in a good gi. Don’t go with a no name brand, but buy a well known gi brand, such as Mizuno. A judo gi is like a good
6 Vital aspects of Uchikomi
Uchikomi is a fantastic judo drill that is a must when it comes to practicing judo technique. There a few key areas that need to be addressed when doing Uchikomi. These areas are where to grip, Kuzushi, distance, entry, throw and the speed at which you do it. Grip: Where you grip when performing Uchikomi
7 tips to improve your Judo
Judo is a tough sport/art and we sometimes get stuck in the habit of training with the same old people, in the same place doing the same thing. In order to continue to develop and improve your skills it is crucial to constantly reflect on your own training, the good points and the bad points.
Benefits of grappling dummies
There is nothing worse than going to training and getting stuck with a partner who complains and takes ages to transition between drills etc. One of the best aspects of the grappling dummy is the fact that it doesn’t complain, you can throw it, kick it and punch it and it just keeps getting up
Dojo safety
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
How to be a good parter
Uchikomi is a great training drill but if you are a bad partner you can actually annoy and restrict not only your partners learning but also your own. This is why it is so important to be a good training partner. Where did Uchikomi come from? I don’t know if this is true but I got