Once again the Olympics have come and gone. All the preparation for the judoka have culminated in competition in Rio de Janeiro in August 2016 at the Carioca Arena 2 inside the Barra Olympic Park in Barra da Tijuca. The results we spectacular, with over 80% of competitions decided by ippon. Fighters from 138 countries … Continue reading
Category Archives: ippon seoi nage
How to address a Judo Shodan.
“How do I address a Judo Shodan?” Hello all. I hope you are in enjoying the season, it’s been pretty nice up here in the North East part of the US. I start todays post with a question. A question I received via my page, so today I try my best in answering it. I recently, after … Continue reading
Kumi Kata (grip fighting) the more modern way of fighting.
UFC 172 took place this past weekend (4.26.14) in Baltimore, Maryland. Headlining the main event of the evening was the Light Heavyweight Title Fight between Jones vs. Teixeira. Spoiler alert, Jon Jones retains the title at the 205lb class improving his record to 20-1. Jones dominated in every fight stat that was recorded, ie: total … Continue reading
Workout Drill-Staggered Push-Ups
There’s a new push-up craze I have seen in a few publications, either in a magazine, twitter, instagram or inter-web page. I apologize I cannot remember where I first saw it, but that doesn’t matter. Now, when I say “new”, I mean new to it being photographed and posted everywhere, including this page. I’m sure this exercise is older than Noah. Coincidentally, … Continue reading
Grand Prix Miami Results
Two days of judo competition comes to an end. The first ever Grand Prix in the United States of America held in Miami, Florida. There were seven different weight classes for both the men’s and women’s matches. Eleven different countries are represented on the winners podium. A lot of exciting matches. My favorite finish of the competition … Continue reading
Complete Nage-no-kata by:Shodan Angel Mercado
On June 8, 2013 the Hudson Yudanshakai held its Kata and Knowledge exam at Tech Judo. The Kata and Knowledge exam is mandatory part of judo before you can get promoted to a higher rank. The Kata is something that is talked about in all judo club as sort of this secret. A secret that only … Continue reading
First Ever Judo Grand Prix in the United States, Miami!
If you don’t already know, the United States is hosting the first ever Grand Prix in Judo! The event will be held in Miami, Florida. The competition will take place in Legends Ballroom at Doral Golf Resort and Spa in Miami, Florida, on Saturday and Sunday June 15-16. Preliminary competition begins at 9:30am and finals … Continue reading
Day 8 of training 2013
Today is day 8 of many workouts, training sessions scheduled for 2013. I love training and preparing for the next tournament, the next competition. The next opportunity to prove to myself and better myself through hard work and dedication. After a long day of work it is really hard to go to the gym, but … Continue reading
Workout: The 4 Step Judo Ippon Seoi Nage Kettle-bell Workout
Dreading getting up and going to the gym? Well you’re not alone. Introducing “The Judo Kettlebell Ippon Seoi Nage Workout”. All you need is a couple of tools to get you started. Try it out and be surprised at your transformation. Here are the tools you need to begin the workout. 1. Kettlebell. A kettlebell … Continue reading
JUDO: OLYMPICS 2012 -81kg MATCHES AND RESULTS
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
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