Potential Students (originally posted 23/09/2018)
One of the things I have noticed recently running my Judo Club, is the number of times I am contacted by potential students about joining. They are always very enthusiastic and say they will be…
American Zen Judo – The Future (originally posted 02/05/2005)
It was with sadness that I read the e-mail from Sensei Cavalcanti regarding the situation which The American Zen Judo Family finds its self in. I believe that unlike the USA the UK seems to…
Judo Kata Practice (originally posted 03/03/2002)
Should the judo kata be practised for the vast amount of knowledge that can be gained from them, or do you see them as a means of getting another grade? Kata should be practised when…
Do You Spend Time Practising Hidari ? (originally posted 16/02/2002)
Do you spend time practising hidari (Left handed) throws, groundholds and breakfalls. If you hold a green belt or above are you able to change between migi (right) and hidari (left) handed throws in randori.…
Etiquette in the dojo (originally posted 02/08/2005)
Should martial arts clubs maintain a high level of etiquette in the dojo or is it a waste of time in western clubs? As a student it was always impressed on me by my Sensei's…