Congratulation to Kayla Harrison for winning the 2012 Olympic competition under -78 kg representing the United States of America. The 22-year-old Harrison becomes the first ever winner of a Gold Medal in the tournament of Judo in the history of the U.S.A. Harrison defeated Gemma Gibbson of Great Britain by the score of Yuko. Congratulation to Kayla Harrison. … Continue reading
August 1, 2012. Day five of 2012 Summer Olympics. Arguably the pinnacle of the sport of Judo. Because of the Olympics, the sport of Judo is show cased to millions around the world. Today, world-class players, known thru out the Judo world compete under 90 kilograms. They take their talents to the tatami and entertain the world … Continue reading
July 31, 2012. Day four of the Olympics 2012. Competitions starts with -81kg for the men and -63kg for the woman. Travis Stevens is part of team U.S.A. Stevens trains out of the New York Athletic Club (NYAC). Stevens will be competing at the -81kg (179lbs). Stevens will be coached by former two-time Olympian Jimmy … Continue reading
July 31, 2012 the last day of the month, also day four of the Olympics 2012. If you are the type of person who likes heavy hitting sports, like football and heavy weight boxing. Then the next few days will be exciting to you. The next up coming days of the sport of Olympic Judo, … Continue reading
JULY 30,2012 the beginning of the 2012 Olympics -73kg Judo competition. Representing the U.S.A. Nick Depopolo at the -73kg. Lets go! Nick Depopolo walking in for round 32, escorted by Olympian Jimmy Pedro, coach of the U.S.A Judo. ROUND 32-73kg: U.S.A vs. Hong Kong, China. Nick Delpopolo vs. Chi Yip Cheung. Nick Delpopolo wins! Win … Continue reading
Hi all! After my last post of “Ouchi-gari…”. A few questions were asked about the over the back grip, so I thought, “your new best throw revisited!” yes. Judo is taught, for the most part, from the right hand traditional grip (Migi-shizen-tai). The right hand grip begins with right hand on your uki’s left lapel, … Continue reading
Ouchi-gari, large inner leg reap, minor throw technique. You might be thinking, what the heck is a reap? Or, I don’t speak Japanese. Well thats the cool thing about the sport of judo. Not only do you learn a sport that could take you a lifetime to master. Not only do you learn a sport … Continue reading
Warmed up and ready to compete, September East Coast Judo tournament 2010… It was a good day, weighed in at 88 kilos, (lost 15lbs to make that weight class), six fights later, placed 4th in my division. Learned from my wins and my losses… Celebrated both with my choice of Tequila Black to ease my pain…live to … Continue reading
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