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
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
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
“Judo teaches us to look for the best possible course of action, whatever the individual circumstances, and helps us to understand that worry is a waste of energy.”-Jigoro Kano “I don’t have a preferred style of guard, I think if you limit yourself to one style your adversaries will quickly find a way to dominate … Continue reading
Hi percentage is definitely easier than going big. Big finishes are something that is ingrained in most of us who do sports. From the big dunk in basketball, or the grand slam in baseball, and in judo, the big Uchimata finish. Where you try to take your opponent and get him head over heels, for … Continue reading
Freestyle wrestling is one of the two styles of wrestling that are played in the Olympic games. This style of amateur wrestling is practiced throughout the world. It is one of the oldest organized sports in history. It is a very exciting game. The use of throws or superior control on the mat decides the … Continue reading
Seven epic days of Judo. Every player battling for the prestigious prize, Olympic Gold. Today the titans, the heavy weights of the sport, take center stage to display their skill. Each player has been working on their craft for years before today for the shot for the gold medal. Lets take a look at the players … Continue reading
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
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