A Tale of Darkness – and of Light (1984).
A reminder of the early days of The Zen Judo Family. From Mike Healy 4th Dan ZJF and 5th Dan BZJFA The light has gone from the sky, the weather is cold and wet and,…
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…
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…